Monthly climate guide
Punta Cana weather in January
January in Punta Cana is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 26°C (78°F). The month usually brings about 39 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Good walking weather for combining Macao Beach and Bávaro Beach in one day.
- January is among Punta Cana's three coolest months.
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
- It's humid — around 77% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
26°C
80°F
Avg low
26°C
78°F
Rainfall
39 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
36%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Punta Cana weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 80°F | 26°C / 78°F | 39 mm | 77% | 36% |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 78°F | 33 mm | 77% | 32% |
| March | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 77°F | 31 mm | 78% | 34% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 26°C / 78°F | 42 mm | 79% | 37% |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 27°C / 80°F | 86 mm | 81% | 55% |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 28°C / 82°F | 43 mm | 81% | 52% |
| July | 29°C / 83°F | 28°C / 82°F | 56 mm | 81% | 44% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 83°F | 79 mm | 80% | 44% |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 83°F | 89 mm | 79% | 50% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 82°F | 69 mm | 79% | 51% |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 81°F | 105 mm | 79% | 47% |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 27°C / 80°F | 56 mm | 77% | 34% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Sunglasses
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit Punta Cana?
Our Punta Cana guide recommends: December–April for the driest, most comfortable weather; the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Tropical showers are usually short, even in the rainy season.
Best time to visit Punta Cana →Other Dominican Republic cities in January
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Punta Cana weather in January. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/dominican-republic/punta-cana/january
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/dominican-republic/punta-cana/january">Punta Cana weather in January</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/dominican-republic/punta-cana" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Punta Cana weather in January"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/dominican-republic/punta-cana/january">Punta Cana weather in January</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Punta Cana in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Punta Cana?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Punta Cana, with highs around 26°C and about 39 mm of rain.
How warm is Punta Cana in January?
Average highs are about 26°C (80°F) and average lows about 26°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in January?
Punta Cana typically gets around 39 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
December–April for the driest, most comfortable weather; the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Punta Cana (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.