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Barahona Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in January.

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Jarabacoa Las Terrenas Santa Cruz de Barahona Las Salinas

Planning a journey to Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Barahona Province in January

Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. January in Barahona Province generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Jarabacoa to 29°C (84°F) in Santa Cruz de Barahona. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Santa Cruz de Barahona and 16°C (61°F) in Jarabacoa. During this period, Las Terrenas experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To explore the conditions in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Las Salinas with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Jarabacoa with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Explore Barahona Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Barahona Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jarabacoa)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Barahona Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Barahona Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Barahona Province

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in Barahona Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Barahona Province (January)

Las Terrenas

In January Las Terrenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Las Terrenas →

Jarabacoa

In January Jarabacoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
184 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Santa Cruz de Barahona

In January Santa Cruz de Barahona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
262 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Las Salinas

In January Las Salinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
262 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Barahona Province, in the Dominican Republic.

In our records: the Dominican Republic January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the Dominican Republic in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in the Dominican Republic was 15°C (59°F) in Constanza on January 28, 2006.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Barahona Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jarabacoa 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Las Terrenas 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Santa Cruz de Barahona 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Las Salinas 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Barahona Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in January?

January in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic brings perfect weather. In Las Terrenas, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in January?

Average temperatures in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic during January range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Las Terrenas.

Does Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Las Terrenas averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic. Typically, the climate in Las Terrenas is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Las Terrenas. On the other hand, the months of May, August, September, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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