Santo Domingo weather in January (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

How is the weather in Santo Domingo in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Santo Domingo the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Santo Domingo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

With around 237 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Santo Domingo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 237 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.

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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 Santo Domingo 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. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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