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Ocotal in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Ocotal 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 Ocotal, Nicaragua.

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Ocotal in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Ocotal in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 15°C Max 27°C 15 mm 1 day(s) 96% 50% UV 5 7.8 h/day
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:13 17:38
Hourly weather

Average weather in Ocotal in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Ocotal 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
Fog
15 days out of 31 (48%)
17.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
3h
Dominant weather
Fog
18 days out of 31 (58%)
16.0°C
Other common conditions
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
2 days out of 31 (6%)
6h
Dominant weather
Fog
19 days out of 31 (61%)
15.5°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
20.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
12h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
24.9°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
15 days out of 31 (48%)
26.7°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
18h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
21.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
19.0°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Fog
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Ocotal in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Ocotal 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 Ocotal in January

The climate of Ocotal in January is humid. An average of 15 mm precipitation is recorded over 10 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 16 mm over 9 days.

Temperatures are warm in Ocotal in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 27°C, while the minimum falls to about 15°C. The month's average temperature is 21°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Ocotal in January: 34°C as a maximum in 2020 and 8°C as a minimum in 2014. We can expect about 3 days with temperatures above 30°, or 10% of the month.

In January, the days last on average 11:25 in Ocotal. The sun rises around 06:13 and sets around 17:38.

With favorable weather, the month of January is a good month to travel to Ocotal in Nicaragua.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Ocotal in January

Check the seasonal normals in Ocotal 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 21.1°C 21.2°C 22.1°C
Maximum temperature 26.6°C 26.8°C 28.2°C
Minimum temperature 15.6°C 15.5°C 15.9°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2021)
 34.0°C
(2020)
 36.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature 7.0°C
(2010)
 8.0°C
(2014)
 10.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
 8 day(s)
(28%)
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 15 km/h 17 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature 15.5°C 15.2°C 15.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 16.4 mm 15.5 mm 17.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 9 day(s)
(29%)
 10 day(s)
(32%)
 9 day(s)
(31%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 1 day(s)
(3%)
 1 day(s)
(2%)
 1 day(s)
(4%)
Record precipitation in one day 11.8 mm
(2017)
 6.7 mm
(2020)
 15.1 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 97% 96% 95%
Visibility 6.7 km 7.5 km 7.7 km
Cloud cover 53% 50% 44%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 9h 8h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h01 06h13 06h09
Sunset time 17h21 17h38 17h52
Day length 11h20 11h25 11h43
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Observed weather

What was the weather like in Ocotal in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C0.0 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
15°C22°C0.1 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
12°C23°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C0.2 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
15°C28°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
19°C27°C0.5 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
17°C25°C0.4 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C0.0 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
16°C27°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
17°C28°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C0.0 mm
13
Cloudy
16°C24°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
17°C26°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
16°C27°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
16°C26°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
16°C27°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
15°C28°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
13°C27°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C0.3 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
16°C28°C0.1 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
17°C26°C0.1 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
18°C27°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C0.0 mm
26
Overcast
19°C25°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
16°C28°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C0.2 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
18°C27°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.1 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Ocotal in January: your frequently asked questions

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

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Ocotal in January, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect on average 27°C during the day and 15°C at night, with about 15 mm of precipitation and only one rainy day in the month.

Expect about 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 56/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Ocotal 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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