Managua weather in January (Carazo Region, Nicaragua)

Planning a trip to Managua in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Managua typically experiences very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 34°C, while night temperatures can drop to 23°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Managua in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.7 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 261 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Managua climate page with graphs.

 

Managua, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 1.7 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 261 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nicaragua in January

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Managua in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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