January verdict

Dominican Republic in January

Weather score75Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

74mm

Sun

7.3h

Sea

22°C

Weather score

75

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 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 22°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.

January74mm average rain

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

Driest monthsJanuary to April

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

January7.3 hours average sun

January sits close to Dominican Republic's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsFebruary to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January22°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJune to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January75 weather score

January scores above Dominican Republic'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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