Managua Region Weather in January

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

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Managua Masachapa Pochomil Montelimar

Considering a trip to Managua Region, Nicaragua this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Managua Region in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Managua. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Managua 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 Managua.

Average sunshine

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

Explore Managua Region by month

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

January34°C (93°F) February34°C (93°F) March36°C (97°F) April37°C (99°F) May35°C (95°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Managua Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in Managua Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Managua Region (January)

Managua

In January Managua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°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
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Managua →

Masachapa

In January Masachapa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
265 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Masachapa →

Pochomil

In January Pochomil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
265 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Pochomil →

Montelimar

In January Montelimar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
265 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Montelimar →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Managua 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Masachapa 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Pochomil 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Montelimar 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)

Managua Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Managua Region, Nicaragua brings poor weather. In Managua, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Managua peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in January, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

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

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Managua Region, Nicaragua with often pleasant weather in Managua.

On average, the best time to visit Managua Region, Nicaragua is in December with generally tolerable weather in Managua. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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