The weather in January in the Dominican Republic
It's warm in January in the Dominican Republic with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in the Dominican Republic. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for the Dominican Republic. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2015, the Dominican Republic reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 92 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for the Dominican Republic
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Dominican Republic. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Dominican Republic | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 29°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Dominican Republic with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Dominican Republic is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in the Dominican Republic is based on weather data from Punta Cana. Other places, like Puerto Plata, Bávaro or Santo Domingo, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Dominican Republic to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in the Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in the Dominican Republic
Temperature in January in the Dominican Republic over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in the Dominican Republic. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in the Dominican Republic
Total precipitation in January in the Dominican Republic over the years
Daily UV index in January in the Dominican Republic
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Dominican Republic, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in the Dominican Republic
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There were some brief tropical showers, but they passed quickly and were refreshing. I thought everything was fine.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in the Dominican Republic by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Dominican Republic. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.