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Punta Cana weather in January (Greater Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

How does the January weather in Punta Cana compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Punta Cana is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Punta Cana in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Punta Cana. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Punta Cana, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in January

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In January generally
perfect weather
with high temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Dominican Republic, check out our Punta Cana's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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