Nicaragua weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Nicaragua this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 265 hours of sunshine in Managua. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nicaragua in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nicaragua climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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