SeasonMapNicaragua in January
January is Nicaragua's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 4 destinations average 84/100, led by Ometepe at 88 — 30°C and 8 rainy days — while León is warmer at 34°C and scores 80.
#1 of 12 months for Nicaragua · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Nicaragua in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ometepe | Island | 30°C | 20 mm · 8 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | San Juan del Sur | Beach | 30°C | 13 mm · 5 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Granada | City | 31°C | 5 mm · 1 day | 81 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | León | City | 34°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 80 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Nicaragua in January
- Arribadas at La Flor · San Juan del Sur · 1 Jul – 31 Jan