Monthly climate guide

León weather in January

January in León is typically very hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (94°F) and night-time lows near 23°C (73°F). The month usually brings about 1 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

January sits in León's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
León is usually about 2°C warmer than Managua, 80 km away, in January.
Even after dark it stays around 23°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
It's one of the drier months, with about 99% less rain than León's average.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

34°C

94°F

Avg low

23°C

73°F

Rainfall

1 mm

very dry

Humidity

59%

relative

Sky

32%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in León
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	34°C / 94°F	23°C / 73°F	1 mm	59%	32%
February	35°C / 96°F	24°C / 74°F	2 mm	55%	26%
March	36°C / 97°F	25°C / 76°F	4 mm	51%	23%
April	36°C / 98°F	26°C / 79°F	38 mm	55%	43%
May	33°C / 92°F	26°C / 79°F	236 mm	71%	73%
June	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F	245 mm	80%	77%
July	33°C / 91°F	25°C / 76°F	98 mm	74%	70%
August	33°C / 91°F	25°C / 77°F	185 mm	74%	70%
September	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F	302 mm	81%	75%
October	30°C / 85°F	24°C / 76°F	368 mm	84%	75%
November	31°C / 87°F	23°C / 74°F	104 mm	79%	51%
December	32°C / 90°F	22°C / 72°F	16 mm	71%	36%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit León?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Nicaragua cities in January

Managua

32° / 22°C · 1 mm

San Juan del Sur

30° / 24°C · 2 mm

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León in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit León?

Yes. January is one of the best months for León, with highs around 34°C and about 1 mm of rain.

How warm is León in January?

Average highs are about 34°C (94°F) and average lows about 23°C (73°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in León in January?

León typically gets around 1 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around León (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.