It’s winter in northern latitudes, but the period from December to February is without a doubt the best time of the year to visit Nicaragua climate-wise, and so the people here call it the start of “summer.” The rainy season (or “winter” is over), the skies are clear and blue with puffy white clouds drifting in the fresh breeze, everything is still green, and temperatures are more moderate. It’s almost like the land is calling you to come outside and play or indulge in some outdoor activity, even if it is only to sit out on a porch with some friends and a refreshing beverage or two. Taking a rental to different parks and sites all over the country is also better at this time of year, although you may experience some brief delays along some stretches where Transport Ministry crews are fixing stretches that were battered during the last rains.