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León Weather in January

Thinking of visiting León in January? Expect very high temperatures reaching 33°C (91°F) during the day, dropping to 24°C (75°F) at night, with minimal rainfall.

Rainfall in León in January

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 3 days with rain, averaging 3.4 mm (0.1 in) for the month. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in León in January

Weather in León is at its perfect in January. Highs reach 33°C (91°F), while nights settle around 24°C (75°F). Sunshine and humidity can make it feel even warmer than the raw temperature suggests. Nights are warm at 24°C (75°F). It's worth making sure your accommodation has decent ventilation or air conditioning.

Sunshine in León in January

The city usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January and December typically offer the best weather for León.

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León Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C (75°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C (91°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.4 mm (0.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
SunshineSunshine 265 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chinandega, Nicaragua (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Historical weather for León in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for León spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Best Places in Nicaragua in January

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Nicaragua in January →

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in León in January

Pack for serious heat in León in January. Prioritize clothing that breathes and doesn't cling or stick. Lightweight cotton, linen, and moisture-wicking fabrics are ideal. A wide hat provides welcome shade. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in León in January

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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