January verdict

Puerto Rico in January

Weather score70Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.

San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

98mm

Sun

7.7h

Sea

15°C

Weather score

70

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January26°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.

January98mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Puerto Rico'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.

January7.7 hours average sun

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

Brightest monthsMarch to April and June to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January15°C average sea

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

Warmest seaMay to December

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January70 weather score

January sits close to Puerto Rico's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsFebruary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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