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Samana in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Samana in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Samana, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Samana in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Samana in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 75 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Samana;

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Samana has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Samana in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Samana for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Samana warm or cold in January?

Samana is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Samana, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Samana in January

Samana weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+81°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+63°F+63°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+90°F
Rainfall
92 mm75 mm68 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%81%80%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
244
Cloudy days
332
Rainy days
262522
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 92 mm to 75 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 4.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Samana in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Samana is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Samana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Samana wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 83% chance of precipitation and 142 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 76% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Samana?

This is the weather in Samana in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+82°F
2 January
🌧️
+83°F
3 January
🌧️
+82°F
4 January
🌧️
+80°F
5 January
🌧️
+81°F
6 January
🌧️
+84°F
7 January
🌧️
+80°F
8 January
🌧️
+80°F
9 January
🌧️
+84°F
10 January
☀️
+85°F
11 January
☀️
+85°F
12 January
🌧️
+83°F
13 January
🌧️
+84°F
14 January
☁️
+84°F
15 January
🌧️
+77°F
16 January
☀️
+80°F
17 January
☀️
+80°F
18 January
☁️
+80°F
19 January
☀️
+84°F
20 January
☀️
+84°F
21 January
☀️
+83°F
22 January
🌧️
+82°F
23 January
☀️
+86°F
24 January
☁️
+84°F
25 January
☀️
+84°F
26 January
🌧️
+83°F
27 January
☁️
+81°F
28 January
☁️
+78°F
29 January
🌧️
+80°F
30 January
🌧️
+82°F
31 January
🌧️
+83°F
In January 2023 Samana had 9 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Samana climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Samana in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+83°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 825 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 1742 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samana in January:

Is January a good time to visit Samana?

It’s always a good time to visit Samana, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Samana in January?

January is warm in Samana. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Samana rainy in January?

Samana is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Samana in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Samana in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Samana

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Samana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.