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Esteli in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Esteli in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Esteli, Nicaragua.

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Esteli in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Esteli in January in summary
Ideal weather
Min 18°C Max 28°C 6 mm 0 day(s) 91% 24% UV 6 8.5 h/day
Best activities in January
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:12 17:39
Hourly weather

Average weather in Esteli in January 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Esteli in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 January 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
15 days out of 31 (48%)
18.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
Fog
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
18.1°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Fog
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
13 days out of 31 (41%)
17.7°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Fog
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
23.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
17 days out of 31 (54%)
27.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
15 days out of 31 (48%)
27.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
13 days out of 31 (41%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
22.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
20.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Climate

Climate of Esteli in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Esteli in January.

Temperatures and rain in Esteli in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Esteli in January

The climate of Esteli in January is relatively dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 6 mm over an average of 4 days.

Temperatures are warm in Esteli in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 28°C, while the minimum falls to about 18°C. The month's average temperature is 23°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Esteli in January: 33°C as a maximum in 2016 and 14°C as a minimum in 2009. We can expect about 5 days with temperatures above 30°, or 16% of the month.

In January, the days last on average 11:27 in Esteli. The sun rises around 06:12 and sets around 17:39.

With ideal weather, the month of January is a recommended month to travel to Esteli in Nicaragua.

In January, the most favorable activities in Esteli are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Esteli in January

Check the seasonal normals in Esteli in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 22.3°C 22.7°C 23.5°C
Maximum temperature 26.9°C 27.7°C 29.0°C
Minimum temperature 17.8°C 17.7°C 18.0°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2021)
 33.0°C
(2016)
 34.0°C
(2017)
Record low temperature 12.0°C
(2010)
 14.0°C
(2009)
 13.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 5 day(s)
(16%)
 10 day(s)
(34%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 20 km/h 20 km/h
Wind temperature 17.7°C 17.7°C 18.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 12.9 mm 6.3 mm 13.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation 5 day(s)
(16%)
 4 day(s)
(13%)
 6 day(s)
(21%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 1 day(s)
(4%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 1 day(s)
(4%)
Record precipitation in one day 14.8 mm
(2016)
 5.1 mm
(2011)
 12.2 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 93% 91% 90%
Visibility 9.3 km 9.6 km 9.6 km
Cloud cover 26% 24% 23%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 10h 9h 9h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h00 06h12 06h08
Sunset time 17h22 17h39 17h52
Day length 11h22 11h27 11h44
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Esteli in January?

Best activities in January
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Esteli in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Esteli in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
19°C25°C0.1 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
17°C23°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
17°C24°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
17°C25°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
18°C27°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
19°C25°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
18°C25°C0.0 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
18°C28°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
18°C24°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
16°C25°C0.0 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
17°C26°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
16°C26°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
15°C25°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
16°C27°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
18°C27°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
17°C26°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
17°C27°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
17°C25°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
18°C25°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
18°C23°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
18°C24°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
16°C26°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
19°C27°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
20°C27°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Esteli in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Esteli in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Esteli in January, which places this month 1st out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 18°C at night, with about 6 mm of precipitation spread over 0 rainy days.

Expect about 8.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 51/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Esteli are: January, February, March, April, July, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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