Punta Cana weather in January
January in Punta Cana: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Punta Cana · #73 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Punta Cana climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Cana in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Punta Cana?
- January in Punta Cana: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Punta Cana on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Cana in January?
- In January, Punta Cana averages a daily high of 26.2°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 32.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Cana in January?
- Punta Cana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.