The climate in Puerto Rico during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Puerto Rico and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 12.1°C 53.7°F |
Average temperature | 15.2°C 59.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 39 mm 1.5 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 19.5°C 67.1°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 13.1kph 8 mph |
On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Puerto Rico in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | August | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
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Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
Wettest month: | December | 45mm 1.8ins |