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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Saslaya National Park #
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.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (329 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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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.
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (296 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.