Mérida weather in January (Rivas Region, Nicaragua)

Can you expect sunny skies in Mérida in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Mérida during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 29°C, cooling off to about 24°C at night.

Precipitation

Mérida in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 220 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Mérida. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mérida, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Nicaragua in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mérida.

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