January weather forecast
Saint George's, Grenada

Saint George's enters the new year with a stable, tropical climate prevalent across the months. Yet, January sees a subtle increase in daylight hours, and sea temperatures remain warm and inviting. The beginning of the year offers 11.5 hours of daylight, allowing ample time for outdoor activities. Showers can be expected on 14 days averagely, and an impressive UV Index of 10 indicates a high level of solar radiation. Bearing this in mind, it's wise to pack both sunblock and a light waterproof jacket when visiting Saint George's in January.

Temperature

Saint George's's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) to a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Rainfall

In Saint George's, in January, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180 rainfall days, and 1451mm (57.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 27.4°C (81.3°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and enjoying other water activities, the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) in water temperature is considered ideal, offering pleasure for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Saint George's is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:08 AST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through May and August, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 10 in January leads to these recommendations:
Without proper safety measures, skin and eyes can be quickly harmed. Be sure to protect yourself. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Despite the cloudy weather, sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 should be liberally applied and reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor activity. Alert! Sand and water increase UV exposure due to their reflective properties.