The weather in January in Puerto Rico

It's warm in January in Puerto Rico with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico. 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 2017, Puerto Rico reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Puerto Rico

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Rico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Puerto Rico New York
Average temperature 29°C 5°C
Max. temperature 30°C 11°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 93 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 12 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Puerto Rico with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°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 Puerto Rico is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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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The climate in Puerto Rico is based on weather data from San Juan. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Puerto Rico to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Puerto Rico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Puerto Rico

Temperature in January in Puerto Rico over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Puerto Rico. 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 Rico

Total precipitation in January in Puerto Rico over the years

Daily UV index in January in Puerto Rico

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico

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Although it rained a little at times, it did not bother me. Overall, the weather during this period was excellent.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Puerto Rico by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Rico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.