South Puerto Rico Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in January.

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Ponce Salinas

Thinking about venturing to South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in South Puerto Rico in January

South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico is a region in Puerto Rico. January in South Puerto Rico generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Ponce.

For specific regional insights in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ponce with an average of 28 mm (1.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Salinas with 41 mm (1.6 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Ponce, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore South Puerto Rico by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Puerto Rico — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ponce)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Puerto Rico in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 South Puerto Rico

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico?

Temperature range in South Puerto Rico (January)

Precipitation variation in South Puerto Rico (January)

Ponce

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

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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
34 mm (1.3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ponce →

Salinas

In January Salinas 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 perfect 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 sun hours
216 hours
238 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Puerto Rico in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponce 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Salinas 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

South Puerto Rico weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in January?

January in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico brings perfect weather. In Ponce, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in January?

In Ponce, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

Does South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Ponce averages just 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

Is January a Good Time to Visit South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. Typically, the climate in Ponce is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Ponce. The weather in September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

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