Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Leon
Nicaragua · Central America
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Mid to late
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, the lowest monthly average.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
73%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 78°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
76%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
81°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Rain1%
Cloud20%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday89°F
Rain1%
Cloud37%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Rain1%
Cloud36%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Rain1%
Cloud21%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 75 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.2 | 60 | 81 |
| Feb | 90 | 76 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.5 | 59 | 81 |
| Mar | 91 | 77 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.9 | 60 | 82 |
| Apr | 91 | 78 | 1.5 | 7 | 11.9 | 66 | 83 |
| May | 89 | 78 | 10.3 | 21 | 10.8 | 76 | 85 |
| Jun | 88 | 77 | 11.8 | 24 | 10.5 | 80 | 84 |
| Jul | 89 | 77 | 6.0 | 17 | 11.2 | 73 | 84 |
| Aug | 88 | 77 | 9.1 | 24 | 11.0 | 78 | 85 |
| Sep | 86 | 76 | 14.9 | 28 | 10.0 | 85 | 84 |
| Oct | 85 | 76 | 16.9 | 27 | 9.5 | 85 | 84 |
| Nov | 87 | 75 | 5.6 | 14 | 10.5 | 78 | 83 |
| Dec | 88 | 75 | 0.4 | 3 | 10.9 | 67 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
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