Santa Cruz de Barahona weather in January (Dominican Republic)

Curious about the January weather in Santa Cruz de Barahona? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Santa Cruz de Barahona the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Santa Cruz de Barahona in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 262 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 262 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Santa Cruz de Barahona 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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