Carazo Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Carazo Region, Nicaragua in January.

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Diriamba Bluefields Managua

Thinking about venturing to Carazo Region, 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 to Expect in Carazo Region in January

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Bluefields at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Managua at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Managua and 23°C (73°F) in Bluefields. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in Carazo Region, Nicaragua in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Managua with an average of 1.7 mm (0.1 in) to high rainfall in Bluefields with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Diriamba sees close to 265 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Carazo Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Carazo Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Diriamba)

January32°C (90°F) February33°C (91°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Carazo Region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Carazo Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Carazo Region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Carazo Region, Nicaragua?

Temperature range in Carazo Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Carazo Region (January)

Diriamba

In January Diriamba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
265 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Diriamba →

Bluefields

In January Bluefields generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bluefields →

Managua

In January Managua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
261 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Managua →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Carazo Region, in Nicaragua.

In our records: Nicaragua January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Nicaragua in our climate database (1996 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Nicaragua dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Matagalpa on January 17, 2023.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Nicaragua was 17°C (63°F) in Matagalpa on January 24, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Carazo Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Diriamba 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Bluefields 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Managua 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)

Carazo Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Carazo Region, Nicaragua in January?

In January, Carazo Region, Nicaragua generally has pleasant weather conditions. Diriamba sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Carazo Region, Nicaragua in January?

In Diriamba, the average daytime high in January is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

Does Carazo Region, Nicaragua get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Diriamba averages just 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Carazo Region, Nicaragua.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Carazo Region, Nicaragua?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Carazo Region, Nicaragua. Typically, the climate in Diriamba is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Carazo Region, Nicaragua is in January and December with generally pleasant weather in Diriamba. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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