Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
80°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Punta Cana
Dominican Republic · Caribbean
Warm days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
One of the best months here
Mid to late
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
80°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 12 wet days, fewer than in most months.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
96%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 77°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
66%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
80°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Rain24%
Cloud35%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday80°F
Rain27%
Cloud38%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain26%
Cloud35%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 80°F
Rain20%
Cloud30%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 74 | 1.5 | 12 | 10.7 | 80 | 80 |
| Feb | 80 | 74 | 1.3 | 11 | 11.0 | 79 | 80 |
| Mar | 81 | 74 | 1.5 | 10 | 11.4 | 78 | 80 |
| Apr | 82 | 75 | 2.2 | 12 | 12.0 | 80 | 81 |
| May | 83 | 77 | 3.9 | 16 | 11.9 | 82 | 82 |
| Jun | 85 | 79 | 3.0 | 17 | 12.2 | 82 | 83 |
| Jul | 85 | 79 | 3.7 | 20 | 12.0 | 83 | 83 |
| Aug | 85 | 79 | 4.4 | 20 | 11.5 | 83 | 84 |
| Sep | 85 | 79 | 5.0 | 19 | 10.6 | 83 | 85 |
| Oct | 85 | 78 | 4.9 | 21 | 10.3 | 84 | 85 |
| Nov | 83 | 77 | 4.3 | 19 | 10.3 | 83 | 83 |
| Dec | 81 | 76 | 2.2 | 14 | 10.7 | 81 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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