Punta Cana in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Punta Cana in January is especially suited to family holidays, beach holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 26 °C (warm), and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Punta Cana · JanuaryPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 26 °C
- Night
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sun
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent90/100
City breakExcellent86/100
ActiveGood69/100
FamilyExcellent91/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 26 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (27 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
26J
26F
26M
27A
27M
28J
29J
29A
29S
29O
28N
27D
8J
6F
6M
7A
9M
8J
8J
9A
9S
11O
12N
10D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Punta Cana in January?
Daytime highs average around 26 °C, with nights around 26 °C.
Can you swim in Punta Cana in January?
The sea is about 27 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 8 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.