Dominican RepublicThe weather in January in Puerto Plata
It's warm in January in Puerto Plata with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Puerto Plata. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Puerto Plata, 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 2016, Puerto Plata reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Puerto Plata is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 130 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Puerto Plata
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Plata. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Puerto Plata | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 130 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Puerto Plata with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 19°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 Puerto Plata is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Puerto Plata, 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 Puerto Plata
Temperature in January in Puerto Plata over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Puerto Plata, 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 Puerto Plata
Total precipitation in January in Puerto Plata over the years
Daily UV index in January in Puerto Plata
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Puerto Plata, 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.
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Average weather in Puerto Plata by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Plata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.