Leon Region Weather in January

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

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León Poneloya

Planning a journey to Leon Region, Nicaragua this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Leon Region in January

Leon Region, Nicaragua is a region in Nicaragua. January in Leon Region generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in León. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.4 mm (0.1 in) in León.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, León gets approximately 265 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Leon Region by month

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

January33°C (91°F) February34°C (93°F) March35°C (95°F) April35°C (95°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November32°C (90°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Leon Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in Leon Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Leon Region (January)

León

In January León generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
265 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in León →

Poneloya

In January Poneloya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
265 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Poneloya →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Leon 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 Leon Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
León 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Poneloya 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 3.1 mm (0.1 in)

Leon Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Leon Region, Nicaragua brings tolerable weather. In León, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

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

León averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Leon Region, Nicaragua. León averages only about 3.4 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Leon Region, Nicaragua. Typically, the climate in León is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January and December provide tolerable weather in León. The weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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