Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Managua
This Catholic cathedral in Managua, located in District I, was designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta and features an eclectic art style. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Nicaragua on English Wikipedia, ranking 9th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are January through April, when daily highs range from 32 °C to 35 °C and rainfall is minimal, with some months seeing 0 mm of rain. In contrast, the months from May to October are the wettest. September is the rainiest month, with approximately 286 mm of rain falling over 26 days, followed by October with 272 mm over 25 days. During the rainy season, daily highs typically range between 30 °C and 33 °C.
The cathedral is 3 km from the center of Managua and 11 km from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport. Nearby sights include the National Palace of Culture, which is 2.6 km away, and the Old Cathedral of Managua, located 2.7 km away. The Ancient footprints of Acahualinca are 4.3 km from the cathedral. Other nearby locations include Masaya Volcano, which is 20.2 km away, and the Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve, which is 34.8 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 286 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 230 | 242 | 160 | 202 | 286 | 272 | 75 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
