Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Punta Cana with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta Cana in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Punta Cana with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 20°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Punta Cana will be around 30°C, with nights close to 20°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 21% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Punta Cana. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Punta Cana in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
24 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Punta Cana?
January is a great month to be in Punta Cana for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Punta Cana in January
With 47°C, Punta Cana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Punta Cana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Punta Cana, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Punta Cana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Punta Cana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Punta Cana.
Daily UV Index in January in Punta Cana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Punta Cana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Punta Cana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Punta Cana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Punta Cana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Punta Cana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Punta Cana
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Average Weather in Punta Cana by Month
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