Live weather in Granada, currently 30°C with patchy rain nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Granada is in Nicaragua — see weather across all major cities in Nicaragua, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
30.0°C
feels like 33.6°C
Patchy rain nearby
Current Weather in Granada, Nicaragua Updated at 6:00 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 64% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 18.4 kph (86°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1008.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 81% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:31 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:09 PM |
It's a hot 30°C night in Granada — still 30°C after dark, with patchy rain. Fine rain is drifting across Granada. Humidity nudges the feel up to around 34°C. There's a noticeable 18 kph wind out of the west.
Air quality is good right now (US EPA index 1, PM2.5 5) — fine for outdoor exercise. The sun rose at 05:31 AM and sets at 06:09 PM, for 12h 38m of daylight.
There's a 39% chance of rain today, with around 1 mm forecast. Dry for now, but showers look likely from about 10pm. Today is warmer than normal — roughly 3°C above the typical August high of 31°C.
The 7-day picture is unsettled, with rain focused around Thursday. Today's high stays well short of Granada's record for the date, 34°C.
Don't get caught out — rain gear is worth carrying in Granada today.
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| Parameter | Value |
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| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 97.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 44.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 1.5 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 3.1 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 4.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 6.3 µg/m³ |
Granada rises from the shores of Lake Nicaragua, a colonial jewel painted in buttery yellow and coral. Cobblestone streets lead past the honey-hued cathedral and into plazas where horse-drawn carriages clatter. Beyond the city, the Mombacho Volcano looms, its cloud forest cloaked in mist, while the lake’s freshwater islets—scattered like emeralds—beckon boat rides. This is Nicaragua’s oldest city, where the vibe is slow and sun-drenched, a blend of Spanish grandeur and tropical ease.
The climate is tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), shaped by a stark rhythm of wet and dry. From November to April, a long dry season bathes the city in relentless sun, with temperatures hovering around 30°C and low humidity—pack light linens, a hat, and sturdy sandals. Then, from May to October, the wet season arrives with afternoon tempests that can flood streets in minutes. Humidity climbs, and the air thickens; an umbrella becomes essential. Evenings stay warm, rarely dipping below 22°C. The lake swells, and the city’s gardens burst into green.
For the best weather, aim for December through February: the dry season offers golden light without the April heat spike, and skies stay reliably blue. Notable phenomena include the *temporales*—days-long drizzles that occasionally stall in the wet season—and the rare *pelo de gato*, a fine dust haze blown from the Pacific in late dry months. Hurricanes rarely strike directly, but their outer bands can dump heavy rain. Overall, Granada’s weather demands awareness of the switch between arid and deluge, rewarding those who dress for both.
These cities share Granada's local time (America/Managua) — useful for scheduling calls or comparing daylight hours.