Santa Cruz weather in January (Nicaragua)

How is the weather in Santa Cruz in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Santa Cruz the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Santa Cruz in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Nicaragua in January

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Santa Cruz in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Nicaragua? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Nicaragua. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.