January verdict

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands in January

Weather score77Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

56mm

Sun

7.5h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

77

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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January29°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsMay to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January56mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Grand Cayman's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January7.5 hours average sun

January is below Grand Cayman's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMarch to April and July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January27°C average sea

January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January77 weather score

January scores above Grand Cayman's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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