The weather in January in Nicaragua
It's hot in January in Nicaragua with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
January is an awesome month to be in Nicaragua for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Nicaragua. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2021, Nicaragua reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 30°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 1,5 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Nicaragua
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nicaragua. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Nicaragua | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 1,5 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Nicaragua with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 23°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Nicaragua is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Nicaragua is based on weather data from Managua. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Nicaragua to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Nicaragua. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Nicaragua
Temperature in January in Nicaragua over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Nicaragua. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Nicaragua
Total precipitation in January in Nicaragua over the years
Daily UV index in January in Nicaragua
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Nicaragua, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Nicaragua by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nicaragua. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.