Cancún or Punta Cana in January?
On climate data, Cancún comes out ahead overall in January. See the per-criterion details below.
CancúnPhoto: Luka Peternel · CC BY-SA 4.0Cancún
Mexico
Punta CanaPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Key figures in January
| Criterion | Cancún | Punta Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 26 °C | 26 °C ★ |
| Night | 22 °C | 26 °C ★ |
| Sea | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| Rainy days | 6 rainy days ★ | 8 rainy days |
| Sun | 5 h/day | 6 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Overall: CancúnBeach: CancúnCity break: CancúnActive: CancúnFamily: Cancún
Trade-offs
- Cancún is drier, with about 2 fewer rainy days.
Cancún in January
Punta Cana in January