Greater Santo Domingo Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Greater Santo Domingo in January

Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. January in Greater Santo Domingo generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Santo Domingo. During this period, Santo Domingo experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For specific regional insights in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Pedro de Macorís with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Puerto Plata with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Santo Domingo sees around 237 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Greater Santo Domingo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Greater Santo Domingo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santo Domingo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Greater Santo Domingo in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greater Santo Domingo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Greater Santo Domingo

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in Greater Santo Domingo (January)

Precipitation variation in Greater Santo Domingo (January)

Santo Domingo

In January Santo Domingo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°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)
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
222 hours
237 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Boca Chica

In January Boca Chica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
237 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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San Francisco de Macorís

In January San Francisco de Macorís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
184 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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San Pedro de Macorís

In January San Pedro de Macorís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
237 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Pedro de Macorís →

Boca de Yuma

In January Boca de Yuma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
261 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, 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 Greater Santo Domingo in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santo Domingo 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Boca Chica 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
San Francisco de Macorís 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
San Pedro de Macorís 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Boca de Yuma 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Puerto Plata 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Greater Santo Domingo weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in January?

Expect perfect weather across Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in January. The popular destination of Santo Domingo averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in January?

Santo Domingo averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

Does Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic during January, with Santo Domingo averaging close to 44 mm (1.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic with overall perfect weather in Santo Domingo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Santo Domingo. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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