Barahona weather in January (Dominican Republic)

Planning a trip to Barahona in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Barahona, January is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Barahona in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 262 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barahona climate page with graphs.

 

Barahona, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 262 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Barahona in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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