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Sosúa weather in January (Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic)

How is the weather in Sosúa in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Sosúa generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Sosúa in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sosúa. February, March, April and May typically offer the best circumstances. While January, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sosúa, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
* Data from: Puerto Plata, the Dominican Republic (15 KM, 9 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 Sosúa 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. 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
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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