January weather forecast
Turks and Caicos Islands

January in the Turks and Caicos Islands ushers in the New Year with some of the mildest weather conditions. The capital city, Cockburn Town, and other notable areas such as Providenciales and Grand Turk, enjoy a comfortable climate during this month.

The average temperature during January ranges from 22°C (71.6°F) during the nights to a peak of 27°C (80.6°F) during the day, providing a perfect blend of warmth without being overly hot. Compared to the temperatures in December, there is typically an increase of approximately 1°C (33.8°F), signalling the start of a gradual warming trend that extends into the subsequent months.

As January falls within the dry season, rainfall is minimal compared to the wetter months. Average precipitation in January is approximately 35mm (1.38"), a small reduction compared to the 40mm (1.57") seen in December. This makes January one of the driest months of the year in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Despite being part of the dry season, January has occasionally witnessed tropical storm activity. However, such instances are rare and generally do not impact the overall excellent weather conditions expected in this month.

In terms of wind speed, January tends to be slightly breezier than December, with average wind speeds of about 15km/h (9.3mph) compared to December's 13km/h (8.1mph). These winds provide a pleasant cooling effect, further enhancing the overall comfort of the January weather.

In summary, January in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a month of pleasant temperatures, low rainfall, and moderate winds. This results in a generally dry and comfortable climate that is ideal for outdoor activities and exploration.

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• Cockburn Town - January »
  In Cockburn Town in January, during 16.3 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the coldest seawater in Cockburn Town are January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F).
• Providenciales - January »
  The months with the coldest seawater in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, are January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F). During January, February and December, Providenciales registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 27°C (80.6°F).
• Kew - January »
  The climate in Kew at the start of the year in January is defined by slightly cooler daytime temperatures, juxtaposed with mild night-time temperatures. In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:16.
• Bambarra - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Bambarra are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The weather in Bambarra, Turks and Caicos Islands in January is moderately warm with gentle breezes.
• Sandy Point - January »
  In Sandy Point during January, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Sandy Point in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.
• Whitby - January »
  In Whitby in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Whitby are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Balfour Town - January »
  January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Balfour Town, Turks and Caicos Islands. January, February, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Balfour Town, Turks and Caicos Islands.
• Conch Bar - January »
  January faces a minor dip in temperature in Conch Bar, Turks and Caicos Islands as the town transitions from the month of December. On the first day of January in Conch Bar sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:15.
• Lorimers - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Lorimers is January, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine. On the last day of January, in Lorimers, Turks and Caicos Islands, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:35 EST.
• Cockburn Harbour - January »
  January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands. The months with the highest UV index in Cockburn Harbour are January, February, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Yankee Town - January »
  January has the least sunshine of the year in Yankee Town with an average of 8.2h of sunshine. In Yankee Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, in January, during 13.5 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.