Santa Cruz de Barahona weather in January (Dominican Republic)

Wondering what the weather is like in Santa Cruz de Barahona during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Cruz de Barahona during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz de Barahona in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 262 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz de Barahona climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz de Barahona, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 262 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Barahona, the Dominican Republic (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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