Santo Domingo Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santo Domingo in January

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. January in 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 a closer look at conditions across Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 44 mm (1.7 in) in Santo Domingo.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Santo Domingo sees close to 237 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Santo Domingo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in 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 Santo Domingo in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Santo Domingo

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

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.

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Monthly sun hours
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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.

Santo Domingo weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santo Domingo average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in 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 Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Santo Domingo averages just 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit 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.

On average, the best time to visit Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Santo Domingo. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be unpleasant.

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