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Weather in January in Nicaragua

Are you planning a trip a to Nicaragua in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Nicaragua in January?

January in Nicaragua generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Jinotega at 27°C to very warm in Managua at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Managua and 17°C in Jinotega. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nicaragua, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Managua with an average of 1.7 mm to high rainfall in Bluefields with 111 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Managua enjoys close to 265 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Nicaragua climate page.

Where to go in Nicaragua in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nicaragua on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Nicaragua, check out our Nicaragua's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Nicaragua?

Managua

In January Managua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Managua
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
34°C 
24°C 
2,773 hours 
1305 mm 
162 days 
34°C 
22°C 
265 hours 
3.4 mm 
6 days 
34°C 
23°C 
253 hours 
2.9 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Managua

Granada

In January Granada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Granada
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
2,773 hours 
1237 mm 
168 days 
31°C 
23°C 
265 hours 
7.8 mm 
7 days 
31°C 
23°C 
253 hours 
5.5 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Granada

San Juan del Sur

In January San Juan del Sur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

San Juan del Sur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
2,210 hours 
1426 mm 
171 days 
29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
15 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
24°C 
218 hours 
9.7 mm 
5 days 
Climate in San Juan del Sur

León

In January León generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

León
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
33°C 
25°C 
2,593 hours 
1668 mm 
151 days 
33°C 
24°C 
265 hours 
3.4 mm 
3 days 
34°C 
24°C 
249 hours 
2.4 mm 
2 days 
Climate in León

Estelí

In January Estelí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Estelí
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
20°C 
1309 mm 
173 days 
29°C 
18°C 
7 mm 
7 days 
31°C 
19°C 
5.7 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Estelí

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nicaragua.

Is January the best time to visit Nicaragua?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Nicaragua with overall pleasant weather in Managua.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly perfect weather in Managua. In contrast, May, June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nicaragua.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Nicaragua? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Nicaragua.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.