Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Nicaragua in January
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nicaragua with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is on the cooler side of Nicaragua's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January49mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Nicaragua's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.1 hours average sun
January sits close to Nicaragua's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January21°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January77 weather score
January scores above Nicaragua's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
