Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Sosua, Dominican Republic in January
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 185mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
185mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 185mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h 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 Sosua, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
January185mm average rain
January sits near Sosua's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.2 hours average sun
January is below Sosua's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January is below Sosua'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
January66 weather score
January sits close to Sosua's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
