Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January28°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.
January67mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Punta Cana'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.
January8 hours average sun
January sits close to Punta Cana's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and June to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
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 November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
January76 weather score
January scores above Punta Cana'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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