Managua Department weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Managua Department: highs of 32°C (89°F) and about 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 30% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 33°C (92°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Managua, the largest city in Managua Department. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Managua Department?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Managua Department.
Does it rain a lot in Managua Department in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 1 mm (0.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Managua Department in January?
Days average 32°C (89°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Managua Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | 30% | best |
| February | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm | 26% | best |
| March | 35°C (94°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 5 mm | 24% | best |
| April | 35°C (95°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 27 mm | 42% | fair |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 202 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 207 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 115 mm | 72% | fair |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 172 mm | 71% | fair |
| September | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 289 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 312 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm | 52% | fair |
| December | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm | 34% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Managua Department in January
Weather can differ a lot within Managua Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | best |
| Mateare | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | best |
| Tipitapa | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | best |
| Ciudad Sandino | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | best |
| San Rafael del Sur | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | best |
| El Crucero | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | best |