Temperature in The Dominican Republic in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across the Dominican Republic this January.

The Dominican Republic, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Dominican Republic in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in the Dominican Republic on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in the Dominican Republic in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

The Dominican Republic temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Dominican Republic in January?

Daytime temperatures in Punta Cana typically peak at 27°C (81°F) in January, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in the Dominican Republic in January?

Average overnight lows in the Dominican Republic during January sit near 24°C (75°F) in Punta Cana.

What is the warmest city in January in the Dominican Republic?

Based on our systematic data collection, La Romana has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 30°C (86°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 22°C (72°F).

What is the coldest city in January in the Dominican Republic?

In our database, Constanza is the chilliest city in January in the Dominican Republic. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 23°C (73°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 14°C (57°F).

How much sun does the Dominican Republic get in January?

Punta Cana usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 26°C (79°F) in Santo Domingo this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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