Monthly climate guide
San Francisco de Macorís weather in January
Expect hot weather in San Francisco de Macorís in January: afternoons reach about 28°C (83°F), while nights drop to around 22°C (72°F). Around 52 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are 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
- Even after dark it stays around 22°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
- San Francisco de Macorís is usually about 2°C cooler than San Pedro de Macorís, 140 km away, in January.
- It's humid — around 78% — so the heat feels heavier.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 42%.
January is typically San Francisco de Macorís's coolest month.
Avg high
28°C
83°F
Avg low
22°C
72°F
Rainfall
52 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
42%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
San Francisco de Macorís weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 52 mm | 78% | 42% |
| February | 29°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 36 mm | 76% | 40% |
| March | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 53 mm | 74% | 46% |
| April | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 74°F | 42 mm | 75% | 46% |
| May | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 70 mm | 77% | 63% |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 38 mm | 78% | 55% |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 78°F | 60 mm | 78% | 49% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 78°F | 65 mm | 79% | 48% |
| September | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 69 mm | 78% | 52% |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 62 mm | 79% | 54% |
| November | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 76°F | 126 mm | 80% | 55% |
| December | 29°C / 83°F | 24°C / 74°F | 61 mm | 79% | 43% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit San Francisco de Macorís?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit San Francisco de Macorís →Other Dominican Republic cities in January
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San Francisco de Macorís in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit San Francisco de Macorís?
Yes. January is one of the best months for San Francisco de Macorís, with highs around 28°C and about 52 mm of rain.
How warm is San Francisco de Macorís in January?
Average highs are about 28°C (83°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in San Francisco de Macorís in January?
San Francisco de Macorís typically gets around 52 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around San Francisco de Macorís (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.