Puerto Rico weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Puerto Rico in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in January?
January in Puerto Rico generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (80°F) in Maunabo to 29°C (84°F) in Utuado. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Utuado and 23°C (73°F) in Maunabo. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Juan.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in El Combate with an average of 19mm (0.8 inches) to moderate rainfall in Naguabo with 74mm (2.9 inches). Meanwhile, San Juan enjoys close to 238 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Puerto Rico, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Puerto Rico's yearly weather, check out our Puerto Rico climate page.
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Average weather in San Juan
In January San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Rincon
In January Rincon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Vieques
In January Vieques generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Culebra
In January Culebra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Fajardo
In January Fajardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Puerto Rico. Typically, the climate in San Juan is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Juan. In contrast, May, July, August, September, October and November tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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