Punta Cana weather in January 2025

Expect 82°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in Punta Cana in January. Check more long-term weather averages for Punta Cana in January before you book your next holiday to Dominican Republic in 2025/2026.

82
82°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
16
16 days with some rainfall
70
70°F min night temperature
11
11 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
2.6
2.6 inches of monthly rainfall
8
8 (Very High) UV index
79
79°F sea temperature

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The January weather guide for Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Punta Cana in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 82°F in Punta Cana in January with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 70°F at night.

How sunny is it in Punta Cana in January?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Punta Cana in January - that's 73% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Punta Cana in January?

The average sea temperature around Punta Cana in January is 79°F.

Does it rain in Punta Cana in January?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Punta Cana in January and the average monthly rainfall is 2.6 inches.

Punta Cana January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Punta Cana in January 2025. Select a month to view Punta Cana sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st January 2025	07:06	18:09
Thursday, 16th January 2025	07:09	18:18
Friday, 31st January 2025	07:07	18:27

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