January verdict

Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic in January

Weather score76Very good

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.

Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

28°C

Rain

67mm

Sun

8h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

76

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

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.

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Compare Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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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.

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 November

Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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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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