San Marcos weather in January (Masaya Region, Nicaragua)

Is San Marcos a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in San Marcos is usually perfect in January, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 32°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 22°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

San Marcos in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.5 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 265 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit San Marcos. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Marcos climate page with graphs.

 

San Marcos, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 5.5 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 265 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Managua, Nicaragua (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Nicaragua in January

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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