Punta Cana Weather in January
What's the weather like in Punta Cana (San Juan) in January 2024?
The climate in Punta Cana during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Punta Cana and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21°C 69.7°F |
| Average temperature | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 67 mm 2.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.7°C 80°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Punta Cana with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Punta Cana
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Punta Cana in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Punta Cana weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 53mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 142mm 5.6ins |
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