Santo Domingo Weather in January

What's the weather like in Santo Domingo (Heredia) in January 2024?

The climate in Santo Domingo during January can be summarized as mild and wet.

January is in the winter in Santo Domingo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Santo Domingo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Nightly temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Average temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 124 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 27.8°C 82°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 23.8kph 15 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo average temperature in January

January rainfall

Santo Domingo average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Santo Domingo average rain in January

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 Santo Domingo in January 2024.

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Santo Domingo weather stats

Santo Domingo weather statistics
Hottest month: May 22.8°C 73°F
Driest month: March 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: March 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: September 424mm 16.7ins
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