Punta Cana vs Varadero in January

Punta Cana is the better pick in January — 92 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Punta Cana is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Varadero is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Punta Cana vs VaraderoJanuary climate, side by side

Punta CanaVaradero
Comfort score92/100 (S)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high32°C28°C
Avg high / low29° / 21°26° / 19°
Rainfall34 mm39 mm
Rainy days128
Humidity76%74%
Air quality (AQI)3836

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Punta Cana vs Varadero in January — FAQ

Is January better in Punta Cana or Varadero?
Punta Cana is the better pick in January — 92 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Punta Cana is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Varadero is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Punta Cana vs Varadero in January?
In January, Punta Cana averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Varadero averages 26°C high / 19°C low with about 39 mm.