Santa Cruz de Barahona Weather in January

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz de Barahona (Barahona) in January 2024?

The climate in Santa Cruz de Barahona during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Santa Cruz de Barahona and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz de Barahona weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30°C 86°F
Nightly temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Average temperature 24.6°C 76.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 35 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Barahona with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Santa Cruz de Barahona

Santa Cruz de Barahona average temperature in January

January rainfall

Santa Cruz de Barahona average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz de Barahona 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 Santa Cruz de Barahona in January 2024.

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Santa Cruz de Barahona weather stats

Santa Cruz de Barahona weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: January 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: November 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 29.7°C 85.5°F
Wettest month: May 188mm 7.4ins
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