Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Dominican Republic in January.

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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 to Expect in the Dominican Republic in January

January in the Dominican Republic generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Constanza to 30°C (86°F) in La Romana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in La Romana and 14°C (57°F) in Constanza.

For a closer look at conditions across the Dominican Republic, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Las Salinas with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in Cabarete with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Punta Cana sees around 255 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Dominican Republic in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in the Dominican Republic (January)

Precipitation variation in the Dominican Republic (January)

Punta Cana

In January Punta Cana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
255 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Punta Cana →

Santo Domingo

In January Santo Domingo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
237 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santo Domingo →

Las Terrenas

In January Las Terrenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Las Terrenas →

Sosúa

In January Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sosúa →

Bayahibe

In January Bayahibe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
261 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bayahibe →

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In our records: the Dominican Republic January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the Dominican Republic in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in the Dominican Republic was 15°C (59°F) in Constanza on January 28, 2006.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Dominican Republic in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punta Cana 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Santo Domingo 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Sosúa 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Bayahibe 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Santiago de los Caballeros 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jarabacoa 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

The Dominican Republic weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic in January?

In January, the Dominican Republic generally has perfect weather conditions. Punta Cana sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in the Dominican Republic in January?

Punta Cana averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana averages only about 54 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good 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 unpleasant.

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