The climate in Port-of-Spain during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Port-of-Spain and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 85°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.1°C 68.1°F |
| Average temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 72 mm 2.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.7°C 80°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 9.3kph 6 mph |
On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Port-of-Spain with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Port-of-Spain in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
| Hottest month: | May | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 239mm 9.4ins |