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When to go · Bluefields

Bluefields in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–May, Sep–Nov). Across Nicaragua: Dry, green after the rains, windy on the lake; good surf and offshore winds in the south.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
High
Nicaragua overall
Prices
Medium
Nicaragua overall

Verdict

GoodNicaragua month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–May, Sep–Nov). Across Nicaragua: Dry, green after the rains, windy on the lake; good surf and offshore winds in the south.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • BluefieldsHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Caribbean coast, Nicaragua · Corn Islands, Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon, Río San Juanfine

    Rain possible any month; hurricanes and tropical storms mostly Aug–Oct (Iota and Eta hit in 2020).

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 Bluefields, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 12

    Feb: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Outside the best window (Feb–May, Sep–Nov). Across Nicaragua: Dry, green after the rains, windy on the lake; good surf and offshore winds in the south.

February: Inside Bluefields's best window: Feb–May, Sep–Nov.

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

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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