SeasonMapGustavia (St Barts) weather in January
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January in Gustavia: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Gustavia · #190 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gustavia climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gustavia in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gustavia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGustavia's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gustavia — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gustavia in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Gustavia?
- January in Gustavia: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gustavia on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Gustavia in January?
- In January, Gustavia averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 31.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gustavia in January?
- Gustavia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
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