Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Dominican Republic in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 14 cities listed in the Dominican Republic range from 26.0°C in Punta Cana to 28.6°C in La Romana. Monthly rainfall ranges from 11 mm in Santa Cruz de Barahona to 75 mm in Bonao.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Dominican Republic
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 27.5°C20.4°C | 20.4°C | 32 | 11.8 |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | 27.5°C19.1°C | 19.1°C | 37 | 7.6 |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 27.3°C19.9°C | 19.9°C | 32 | 11.8 |
| Santo Domingo Este | 27.2°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 33 | 11.8 |
| San Pedro de Macorís | 27.9°C22.7°C | 22.7°C | 17 | 4.1 |
| La Romana | 28.6°C22.0°C | 22.0°C | 17 | 4.4 |
| San Cristóbal | 27.6°C20.5°C | 20.5°C | 32 | 11.8 |
| San Francisco de Macorís | 27.2°C18.7°C | 18.7°C | 38 | 11.7 |
| Salvaleón de Higüey | 27.0°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 27 | 9.1 |
| La Vega | 26.8°C18.7°C | 18.7°C | 51 | 10.4 |
| Punta Cana | 26.0°C23.7°C | 23.7°C | 39 | 12.0 |
| Santa Cruz de Barahona | 27.8°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 11 | 2.2 |
| Bonao | 26.4°C18.8°C | 18.8°C | 75 | 14.1 |
| San Juan de la Maguana | 28.1°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 14 | 3.8 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.