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León (Nicaragua) in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit León 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 León, Nicaragua.

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León in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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León in January in summary
Ideal weather
Min 22°C Max 33°C 5 mm 1 day(s) 78% 15% 29°C UV 7 8.6 h/day
Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds Moderate prices 06:13 17:42
Hourly weather

Average weather in León in January 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in León 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
24 days out of 31 (77%)
24.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
24 days out of 31 (77%)
23.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
25 days out of 31 (80%)
22.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
24 days out of 31 (77%)
27.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
21 days out of 31 (67%)
32.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
15 days out of 31 (48%)
32.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
28.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
22 days out of 31 (70%)
25.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Climate

Climate of León in January

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

Temperatures and rain in León 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

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Average rainfall

About the climate in León in January

The climate of León in January is dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 5 mm over an average of 2 days.

Temperatures are very high in León in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 33°C, while the minimum falls to about 22°C. The month's average temperature is 28°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in León in January: 37°C as a maximum in 2010 and 18°C as a minimum in 2012. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In January, the days last on average 11:29 in León. The sun rises around 06:13 and sets around 17:42.

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

In January, the most favorable activities in León are: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife and Gastronomy.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of León in January

Check the seasonal normals in León 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 27.0°C 27.8°C 28.7°C
Maximum temperature 32.0°C 33.3°C 34.4°C
Minimum temperature 22.0°C 22.3°C 22.9°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2015)
 37.0°C
(2010)
 38.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 17.0°C
(2010)
 18.0°C
(2012)
 19.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 30 day(s)
(97%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 28 day(s)
(97%)
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%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 27.9°C 27.7°C 27.2°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.1°C 26.0°C 25.9°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 28.7°C 29.1°C 28.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 17 km/h 18 km/h
Wind temperature 22.1°C 22.3°C 22.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 18.6 mm 4.8 mm 6.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 5 day(s)
(16%)
 2 day(s)
(6%)
 2 day(s)
(7%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 2 day(s)
(6%)
 1 day(s)
(2%)
 1 day(s)
(2%)
Record precipitation in one day 21.5 mm
(2016)
 7.5 mm
(2011)
 18.3 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 83% 78% 77%
Visibility 9.9 km 10.0 km 10.0 km
Cloud cover 17% 15% 14%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 10h 9h 9h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h01 06h13 06h09
Sunset time 17h25 17h42 17h54
Day length 11h24 11h29 11h45
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in León in January?

Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in León in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C0.5 mm
2
Partly Cloudy
23°C30°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
23°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
22°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
22°C30°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
23°C31°C0.0 mm
7
Cloudy
23°C31°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
24°C32°C0.1 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
23°C32°C0.0 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
22°C30°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
22°C31°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
23°C33°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
22°C31°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
23°C32°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
22°C33°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
22°C33°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
22°C32°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
22°C32°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
22°C32°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
22°C34°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
23°C33°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
23°C34°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
22°C33°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
23°C33°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
23°C32°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
23°C32°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
23°C34°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
22°C33°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
23°C33°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
23°C34°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
24°C35°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near León in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to León 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 León in January, which places this month 1st out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect on average 33°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 5 mm of precipitation and only one rainy day in the month.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in January, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 37/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

Prices are average: level Moderate prices, with an index of 54/100, including flights and accommodation.

The most favorable months in León are: January, February, March, April, 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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