Managua experiences a tropical savanna climate with hot temperatures year-round and a stark division between bone-dry and downright soggy periods.

The wet season dumps the vast majority of the city's annual rainfall between May and October, turning unpaved areas into mud and making waterproof footwear a legitimate investment.

Temperatures hover between 24°C and 34°C throughout the year, with March through May bringing the most oppressive heat before the rains arrive.

Humidity climbs significantly during the wet months, making the already warm air feel heavier and clothes stick to skin within minutes of stepping outside.

The relentless sun and dusty dry season conditions make a wide-brimmed hat more essential here than in most Central American capitals.