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January in Santo Domingo de los Colorados typically sees daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows of 20°C (68°F). January falls within the rainy season, so heavy rainfall is to be expected.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Santo Domingo de los Colorados. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Santo Domingo de los Colorados typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 26°C (79°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Santo Domingo de los Colorados spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 25 years of weather observations in Santo Domingo de los Colorados between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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