January verdict

Ponce, Puerto Rico in January

Weather score72Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Ponce, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

57mm

Sun

7.7h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

72

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

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

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Ponce, Puerto Rico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

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.

January57mm average rain

January is one of Ponce's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to April, June, and December

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 Ponce'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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January72 weather score

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

Best weather monthsJanuary to July and November to December

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

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