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Santo Domingo weather in January (Valparaíso Region, Chile)

Looking to travel to Santo Domingo in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Santo Domingo, January is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Santo Domingo in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.8 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 2 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 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.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Santo Domingo. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santo Domingo climate page with graphs.

 

Santo Domingo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 280 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Valparaíso, Chile (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Chile in January

Find out more about the weather in Chile 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 Santo Domingo in January?

For visitors traveling to Santo Domingo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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