Punta Cana Weather January
Punta Cana is located in tropical monsoon climate zone. Typical weather for this zone is vast rainfall during summertime and significant decrease in winter. Thus with insignificant temperature variance we can see big change in precipitation between seasons.
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Punta Cana in January.
average daily high | +27.7°C | |
average daily low | +21.9°C | |
sea temperature | +26°C | |
daytime | 11.6 h | |
sunny / overcast hours | 8.3 / 3.3 | |
average monthly precipitation | 66 mm | |
High season with the best weather conditions for the beach leisure in Punta Cana are typically January, February, December.
Temperature in Punta Cana
In January the average daily maximum in Punta Cana is +27.7°C, and the minimum +21.9°C.
The hottest January day on record is +31°C, and the coldest +16°C.
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Daylight hours
There are 11.6 hours of daylight in Punta Cana in January. Out of these, on average 8.3 are sunny, which means there is quite a lot of sun.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in the Atlantic Ocean on the beaches of Punta Cana in January is +26°C.
The water is not only warm enough to bathe in, but it is also possible to stay in the water for an extended amount of time.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Punta Cana in January is usually 66 mm, which may cause a change of plans on certain days.