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Las Peñitas in January

Great month. Inside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Nicaragua overall
Prices
Medium
Nicaragua overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Las Peñitas

Inside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Las Peñitas in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Las PeñitasHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nicaragua overall
High
Prices · Nicaragua overall
Medium

Nicaragua overall: Dry, green after the rains, windy on the lake; good surf and offshore winds in the south.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Las Peñitas, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2

    Feb: 2

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).

February: Inside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).

Las Peñitas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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