Puerto Plata weather in January
January in Puerto Plata: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Puerto Plata · #103 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Puerto Plata climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Puerto Plata in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
- January in Puerto Plata: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Puerto Plata on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Puerto Plata in January?
- In January, Puerto Plata averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 22.6°C, with about 37.2 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Puerto Plata in January?
- Puerto Plata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.