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Weather in January in Rivas Region

Thinking about venturing to Rivas Region this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Rivas Region in January?

Rivas Region is a region in Nicaragua. January in Rivas Region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in San Juan del Sur. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rivas Region in January, check out the map below.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in El Gigante with an average of 6.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Balgue with 70 mm.

Average sunshine

The city San Juan del Sur usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Rivas Region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Rivas Region climate page.

Where to go in Rivas Region in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Rivas Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Nicaragua, check out our Rivas Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Rivas Region?

San Juan del Sur

In January San Juan del Sur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

San Juan del Sur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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30°C 
25°C 
2,210 hours 
1426 mm 
171 days 
29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
15 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
24°C 
218 hours 
9.7 mm 
5 days 
Climate in San Juan del Sur

Moyogalpa

In January Moyogalpa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Moyogalpa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
2,210 hours 
1759 mm 
172 days 
29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
36 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
24°C 
218 hours 
26 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Moyogalpa

El Gigante

In January El Gigante generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

El Gigante
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
2,210 hours 
1363 mm 
168 days 
29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
6.3 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
24°C 
218 hours 
3.6 mm 
5 days 
Climate in El Gigante

Mérida

In January Mérida generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mérida
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
2,210 hours 
2020 mm 
174 days 
29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
62 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
24°C 
218 hours 
48 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Mérida

Altagracia

In January Altagracia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Altagracia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
2,210 hours 
1860 mm 
175 days 
29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
48 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
24°C 
218 hours 
37 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Altagracia

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Is January the best time to visit Rivas Region?

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

On average, the best time to visit Rivas Region is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in San Juan del Sur. The weather in June, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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