Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Dominica in January
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 137mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
137mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
67
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 137mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dominica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January137mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Dominica's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.8 hours average sun
January is below Dominica's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is below Dominica's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January67 weather score
January sits close to Dominica's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.