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

Looking to travel to Punta Cana in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Punta Cana, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Punta Cana in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta Cana climate page with graphs.

 

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Punta Cana in January?

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 in January.

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

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