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Masaya in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Masaya 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 Masaya, Nicaragua.

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Masaya in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Masaya in January in summary
Ideal weather
Min 23°C Max 31°C 8 mm 1 day(s) 82% 24% UV 7 8.3 h/day
Best activities in January
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:09 17:39
Hourly weather

Average weather in Masaya in January 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Masaya 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
19 days out of 31 (61%)
23.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
22.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
22.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Fog
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
27.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
13 days out of 31 (41%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
30.8°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
14 days out of 31 (45%)
31.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
27.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
24.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Climate

Climate of Masaya in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Masaya 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 Masaya in January

The climate of Masaya in January is relatively dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 8 mm over an average of 4 days.

Temperatures are warm in Masaya in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 23°C. The month's average temperature is 27°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Masaya in January: 35°C as a maximum in 2010 and 19°C as a minimum in 2011. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In January, the days last on average 11:30 in Masaya. The sun rises around 06:09 and sets around 17:39.

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

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

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Masaya in January

Check the seasonal normals in Masaya 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 26.5°C 26.9°C 27.7°C
Maximum temperature 30.4°C 31.3°C 32.6°C
Minimum temperature 22.5°C 22.6°C 22.8°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2009)
 35.0°C
(2010)
 37.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 18.0°C
(2010)
 19.0°C
(2011)
 19.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 23 day(s)
(74%)
 29 day(s)
(94%)
 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%)
Wind
Wind speed 20 km/h 23 km/h 23 km/h
Wind temperature 22.6°C 22.6°C 22.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 45.7 mm 8.1 mm 8.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 9 day(s)
(29%)
 4 day(s)
(13%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(13%)
 1 day(s)
(2%)
 1 day(s)
(2%)
Record precipitation in one day 38.3 mm
(2016)
 8.5 mm
(2011)
 9.9 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 86% 82% 82%
Visibility 9.8 km 9.9 km 10.0 km
Cloud cover 25% 24% 23%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 10h 8h 9h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h57 06h09 06h06
Sunset time 17h23 17h39 17h51
Day length 11h26 11h30 11h45
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Masaya in January?

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

What was the weather like in Masaya in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
21°C28°C1.4 mm
2
Partly Cloudy
21°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
21°C28°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
20°C28°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
6
Cloudy
21°C30°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
22°C30°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
22°C30°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
22°C30°C0.0 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
22°C28°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
21°C30°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
21°C30°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.1 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.1 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
21°C30°C0.0 mm
16
Cloudy
20°C30°C0.0 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
21°C30°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.1 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
21°C31°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.1 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
21°C31°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.1 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
22°C31°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
22°C30°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
23°C31°C0.1 mm
28
Overcast
22°C31°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
23°C31°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
23°C31°C0.0 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
23°C32°C0.1 mm
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Where to go near Masaya in January?

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect on average 31°C during the day and 23°C at night, with about 8 mm of precipitation and only one rainy day in the month.

Expect about 8.3 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 60/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

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