Managua
Managua, Nicaragua's capital, offers a mix of history and modern development.
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Overview
Despite a devastating 1972 earthquake, the city is rebuilding and features attractions like the Old Cathedral ruins and Tiscapa Lagoon. It is a hub for commerce and culture with a vibrant nightlife.
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1204 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°C | 20°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | 32°C | 21°C | 5 mm |
| Mar | 34°C | 22°C | 3 mm |
| Apr | 34°C | 23°C | 8 mm |
| May | 34°C | 23°C | 130 mm |
| Jun | 31°C | 23°C | 224 mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 144 mm |
| Aug | 31°C | 22°C | 136 mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 22°C | 215 mm |
| Oct | 31°C | 22°C | 280 mm |
| Nov | 31°C | 21°C | 42 mm |
| Dec | 31°C | 20°C | 8 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Apr 15, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierLight BrowsingGood for browsing, messaging, and voice calls
Download10.2 Mbps
Upload5.8 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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