The Dominican Republic weather in January
Considering a trip to the Dominican Republic this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic in January?
January in the Dominican Republic generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Constanza to 30°C in La Romana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in La Romana and 14°C in Constanza.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palmar de Ocoa with an average of 19 mm to high rainfall in Cabarete with 108 mm. Meanwhile, Punta Cana enjoys approximately 255 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at January's conditions in the Dominican Republic, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Dominican Republic's yearly weather, check out our the Dominican Republic climate page.
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Average weather in Punta Cana
In January Punta Cana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Santo Domingo
In January Santo Domingo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Las Terrenas
In January Las Terrenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sosúa
In January Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bayahibe
In January Bayahibe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit the Dominican Republic?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Dominican Republic. Typically, the climate in Punta Cana is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and December provide perfect weather in Punta Cana. On the other hand, the weather in August, September and October tend to be tolerable.
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