Best Time to Visit San Juan Del Sur for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

72/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, December, January

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25°C – 28°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to San Juan Del Sur?

The best time to visit San Juan Del Sur for backpacking is November, December, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in San Juan Del Sur due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for San Juan Del Sur

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	34	6.2	74%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	13	3.4	73%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	9	1.1	69%	dry
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	14	2.2	72%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	187	11.8	75%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	32°	282	14.8	83%	wet
July	53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	32°	197	16.8	80%	wet
August	52Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	189	18.8	86%	wet
September	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 28Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	277	17.2	85%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	342	18.8	87%	wet
November	72Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	30°	128	17.8	72%	shoulder
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	47	11.7	74%	dry