Saslaya National Park

National Park Protected national park conserving montane forest and biodiversity

A protected area in Nicaragua’s Nueva Segovia, Saslaya National Park contains tropical forest and hillside trails; visitors come for birdwatching, guided hikes and regional biodiversity studies.

Saslaya National Park
13.7605, -84.9777

How to Get to Saslaya National Park #

Access routes vary; typically visitors travel from Somoto or other regional towns and use local roads to reach park entrances. Local guides and ranger contacts are recommended due to variable road conditions and the need for permits.

Best Time to Visit Saslaya National Park #

Best for wildlife viewing during the dry season when animals congregate at water sources.

Dry season
November-April · 20-30°C
Easier trekking and clearer views for wildlife watching.
Rainy season
May-October · 22-28°C
Lush vegetation but muddy trails and more challenging access.

Weather & Climate near Saslaya National Park #

Climate

Saslaya National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2229 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (329 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

329 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (349 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

349 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (296 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

296 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

264 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

265 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

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