January weather forecast
Trinidad and Tobago

January is situated in the midst of the dry season in Trinidad and Tobago, and it typically exhibits a warm and relatively dry climate. The temperature during this month usually oscillates from a comfortable 23°C (73.4°F) at night to 29°C (84.2°F) in the daytime. January does not hold the distinction of being the warmest or the coldest month, but it is one of the drier months in Trinidad and Tobago's annual climate.

In Trinidad, the larger and more populated of the two islands, the capital city of Port of Spain experiences weather similar to the country's overall climate pattern. January is no exception, with a warm temperature range and comparatively low rainfall. The city's position on the northwest coast influences its climate, providing it with a welcome sea breeze that often moderates the heat.

In contrast, Tobago, smaller and less populated, is heavily influenced by the surrounding sea, resulting in a slightly cooler climate. Scarborough, the largest city in Tobago, experiences January temperatures similar to those of Port of Spain, but its coastal location means it often benefits from a refreshing sea breeze.

Rainfall in January is considerably lower compared to the wet season months, with the precipitation amount usually falling between 30mm (1.18") to 50mm (1.97"). Nevertheless, brief showers are still possible, albeit they are usually followed by periods of sunshine. Comparatively, January experiences less rainfall than the subsequent month of February, marking it as one of the least rainy periods of the year.

Winds in January are relatively calm, usually not exceeding 20km/h (12.4mph). The northeast trade winds do influence the weather, contributing to the moderate and pleasant temperatures experienced during this month.

The weather conditions in January, therefore, make it an excellent month for tourists who seek to enjoy Trinidad and Tobago's outdoor activities and festivals without the intense rainfall associated with the later parts of the year.

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• Port of Spain - January »
  January is the month when Port of Spain experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low of 17°C (62.6°F). January in Port of Spain offers mild temperatures, ideal for vacationers hoping to escape harsh winter conditions elsewhere.
• San Fernando - January »
  In San Fernando during January, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago.
• Chaguanas - January »
  January in Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago sees an average low temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) with an average high temperature reaching 27.9°C (82.2°F). The months with the highest UV index in Chaguanas are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Arima - January »
  January, characterized by an average high temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and a low temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F), is generally the coldest month in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago. In Arima during January, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Couva - January »
  In Couva the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F). In Couva in January, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.
• Point Fortin - January »
  January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F), is the coldest month in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago. Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).
• Sangre Grande - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago.
• Scarborough - January »
  In Scarborough the coldest months are January and December, registering an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). During January and December, Scarborough experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).
• Penal - January »
  In Penal in January, during 14.2 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago marks the onset of the New Year with warm temperatures and one of the driest months.
• Diego Martin - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Diego Martin are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).