Punta Cana weather in January (Greater Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
This month is known as a warm month.
The average maximum daytime temperature in Punta Cana in January lies at 27.6°C (81.68°F).
The average minimum temperature is 21.9°C (71.42°F) (usually the minimum temperature is noted at night).
The amount of rain during this month is moderate with an average of 67mm (2.6in).
It rains an average of 10 days of the month.
If you enjoy blue skies and sunshine, then this is a great time to go to Punta Cana with 255 hours of sun.
So what to wear in January? Visitors traveling to Punta Cana might want to wear dresses, tops, T-shirts and skirts made of cotton or linen. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool on a hot day.
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For other monthly average weather and what to do in January look at the numbers below.
Monthly Averages in January
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Where to stay in Punta Cana
Where to go in the Dominican Republic in January
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What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Weather Forecasts for Punta Cana (Greater Santo Domingo)
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