Monthly climate guide

Managua weather in January

Expect very hot weather in Managua in January: afternoons reach about 32°C (90°F), while nights drop to around 22°C (72°F). Around 1 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

It's one of the drier months, with about 99% less rain than Managua's average.
January sits in Managua's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
Even after dark it stays around 22°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
Managua is usually about 2°C cooler than León, 80 km away, in January.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

32°C

90°F

Avg low

22°C

72°F

Rainfall

1 mm

very dry

Humidity

67%

relative

Sky

32%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Managua
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	32°C / 90°F	22°C / 72°F	1 mm	67%	32%
February	34°C / 93°F	23°C / 73°F	1 mm	61%	26%
March	35°C / 94°F	24°C / 75°F	3 mm	56%	23%
April	35°C / 96°F	26°C / 78°F	24 mm	57%	43%
May	33°C / 91°F	26°C / 78°F	234 mm	70%	73%
June	30°C / 86°F	25°C / 77°F	225 mm	82%	77%
July	31°C / 87°F	24°C / 76°F	95 mm	79%	70%
August	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 76°F	186 mm	78%	70%
September	30°C / 86°F	25°C / 76°F	290 mm	83%	75%
October	29°C / 84°F	24°C / 76°F	398 mm	85%	75%
November	29°C / 85°F	23°C / 74°F	181 mm	83%	51%
December	31°C / 87°F	22°C / 72°F	12 mm	78%	36%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Managua?

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

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Other Nicaragua cities in January

León

34° / 23°C · 1 mm

San Juan del Sur

30° / 24°C · 2 mm

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Managua in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Managua?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Managua, with highs around 32°C and about 1 mm of rain.

How warm is Managua in January?

Average highs are about 32°C (90°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Managua in January?

Managua 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 Managua (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.