Backpacking Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
November, December, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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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.
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Climate Heatmap
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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Monthly weather & climate data for San Juan Del Sur
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 34 |
February | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 13 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 9 |
April | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 14 |
May | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 187 |
June | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 282 |
July | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 197 |
August | 52Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 189 |
September | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 28Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 277 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 342 |
November | 72Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 128 |
December | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 47 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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