Santiago weather in January (Dominican Republic)

Planning a trip to Santiago 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 Santiago the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Santiago in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 223 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santiago, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in January

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Santiago 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

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Dominican Republic? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Dominican Republic. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.