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San Felipe de Puerto Plata weather in January (Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic)

Curious about the January weather in San Felipe de Puerto Plata? This guide provides all the details you need.

In San Felipe de Puerto Plata the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

San Felipe de Puerto Plata in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Felipe de Puerto Plata climate page with graphs.

 

San Felipe de Puerto Plata, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
* Data from: Puerto Plata, the Dominican Republic (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in January

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in San Felipe de Puerto Plata in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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