Masaya Region Weather in January

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

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Masaya San Marcos Catarina

Planning a journey to Masaya 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 Masaya Region in January

Masaya Region, Nicaragua is a region in Nicaragua. January in Masaya Region generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Masaya. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Masaya Region, Nicaragua, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 6.3 mm (0.2 in) in Masaya.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Masaya enjoys about 265 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Masaya Region by month

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

January31°C (88°F) February32°C (90°F) March33°C (91°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Masaya Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in Masaya Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Masaya Region (January)

Masaya

In January Masaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
265 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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San Marcos

In January San Marcos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent 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)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
265 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Catarina

In January Catarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
265 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 Masaya Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Masaya 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)
San Marcos 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Catarina 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)

Masaya Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Masaya Region, Nicaragua generally has very good weather conditions. Masaya sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

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

In Masaya, the average daytime high in January is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Masaya Region, Nicaragua during January, with Masaya averaging close to 6.3 mm (0.2 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly very good weather in Masaya. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, September and October tend to be less favorable.

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