Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic in January
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 121mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
121mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 121mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic 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 October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January121mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Las Terrenas' 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.
Sun
January6.9 hours average sun
January sits close to Las Terrenas' 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
January26°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January72 weather score
January scores above Las Terrenas' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
