Puerto Plata Province Weather in January

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

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Sosúa Cabarete San Felipe de Puerto Plata Río San Juan

Are you planning a trip a to Puerto Plata Province, 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 Puerto Plata Province in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Cabarete to 30°C (86°F) in Punta Rucia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Punta Rucia and 23°C (73°F) in Cabarete. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Sosúa.

For a closer look at conditions across Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to high rainfall in Cabarete with 108 mm (4.3 in).

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January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puerto Plata Province in January

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

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

Temperature range in Puerto Plata Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Puerto Plata Province (January)

Sosúa

In January Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Sosúa →

Cabarete

In January Cabarete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Cabarete →

San Felipe de Puerto Plata

In January San Felipe de Puerto Plata 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 excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Felipe de Puerto Plata →

Río San Juan

In January Río San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Río San Juan →

Punta Rucia

In January Punta Rucia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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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 Puerto Plata Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sosúa 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Cabarete 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Río San Juan 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Punta Rucia 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Puerto Plata Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic typically experiences very good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sosúa average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sosúa peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in January, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic. Average rainfall in Sosúa sits around 102 mm (4 in).

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic with overall very good weather in Sosúa.

Generally speaking, February, March, April and May provide excellent weather in Sosúa. The weather in June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be good.

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