January weather forecast
Nicaragua

January falls within the dry season in Nicaragua and is characterized by warm temperatures and minimal rainfall. It is one of the cooler months, although "cool" is relative given the tropical climate. The Pacific lowlands, including prominent cities such as the capital Managua and Leon, enjoy temperatures ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F) during this month. While in the northern highlands and central regions, encompassing cities like Matagalpa and Jinotega, temperatures can drop slightly to a range of 18°C (64.4°F) to 24°C (75.2°F) due to the altitude.

Rainfall in January is scant across the country. The Pacific lowlands, which typically experience less rainfall compared to the Caribbean side, receive near-negligible precipitation, making it an ideal time for beach visits and outdoor activities. Cities on the Caribbean side such as Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas receive slightly more rainfall, around 50mm (1.97") to 70mm (2.76"), but it is still significantly less compared to the peak rainy season.

In terms of daylight, January has fewer daylight hours compared to the preceding and following months due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, but the difference is minimal and barely noticeable due to its equatorial location.

When compared to December, January experiences slightly cooler temperatures. In contrast, moving into February, the country remains within the dry season, but temperatures gradually start to increase, inching towards the highs seen in the summer months. However, the transition is gradual and the weather remains pleasant and conducive for outdoor explorations.

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• Managua - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Managua, Nicaragua, is January, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine. The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• León - January »
  January and March are months with the least rain in León, Nicaragua, when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of rain. January and February, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in León, Nicaragua.
• Masaya - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Masaya is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Masaya sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:30.
• Matagalpa - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Matagalpa are January through April, June, July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. On the first day of January in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:28.
• Chinandega - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Chinandega, Nicaragua, are January through March Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of rain. The months with the lowest UV index in Chinandega are January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Granada - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Granada are January through March Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of rain. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Granada, Nicaragua.
• Esteli - January »
  In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F). On the first day of January in Esteli sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:30.
• Tipitapa - January »
  In Tipitapa during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Tipitapa sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:30.
• Jinotega - January »
  January's weather in Jinotega exudes the essence of the perfect tropical winter with comfortable cool temperature ranges from 16°C (60.8°F) to 25.4°C (77.7°F). On the first day of January in Jinotega sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:28.
• Bluefields - January »
  The coldest month in Bluefields is January, with an average high-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The month with the coldest seawater in Bluefields is January, with an average sea temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).
• Diriamba - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Diriamba are January through March Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of rain. January through March are months with the least rain in Diriamba when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of rain.
• Ciudad Sandino - January »
  In Ciudad Sandino during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. January in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua experiences dry spells, with humidity dropping to 67%.