January weather forecast
Cayman Islands

January represents the middle of the dry season in the Cayman Islands and is typically characterized by its pleasant and relatively cooler temperatures. This month experiences some of the coolest temperatures of the year, with average temperatures ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). This compares favourably to the warmer temperatures of the preceding month, December, and is slightly cooler than the following month, February.

Precipitation is minimal in January. With an average rainfall of about 40mm (1.57"), it holds the distinction of being the driest month of the year in the Cayman Islands. This low rainfall is a marked reduction from the wetter months of the late wet season like November, and it also tends to be drier than February.

Notably, the climate is quite uniform across the three islands - Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. The coastal city of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands located on Grand Cayman, mirrors the general climate trends of the country in January. It experiences similar temperature ranges and low rainfall, making it an attractive destination for tourists seeking to escape colder winter climates elsewhere.

Wind speeds in January are generally moderate, averaging 20km/h (12.4mph), providing a refreshing breeze that contributes to the overall agreeable weather conditions. Despite its position in the dry season, January does not see significant variations in daylight hours, with the islands experiencing roughly 11 hours of daylight daily, much like the preceding and following months.

Given these weather conditions, January invites visitors to the Cayman Islands to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from exploring the white sandy beaches to diving into the islands' famous coral reefs. Visitors are also drawn to local events, such as the Taste of Cayman Food and Drink Festival, where the cooler, drier weather allows for comfortable participation.

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• George Town - January »
  On the first day of January sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:58. In George Town, in January, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.
• West Bay - January »
  The months with the coldest seawater in West Bay are January and February, with an average sea temperature of 26.6°C (79.9°F). In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:58.
• East End - January »
  In East End in January, the average water temperature is 26.6°C (79.9°F). January weather in the East End, Cayman Islands starts the year with warm temperatures and moderate conditions.
• North Side - January »
  January and February, with an average sea temperature of 26.6°C (79.9°F), are months with the coldest seawater in North Side, Cayman Islands. January is the month with the lowest UV index in North Side with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Old Man Bay - January »
  January is the month with the lowest UV index in Old Man Bay with an average maximum UV index of 6. In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:57.
• Half Way Pond - January »
  In Half Way Pond during January, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. With an average maximum UV index of 6, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Half Way Pond, Cayman Islands.
• Gun Bay - January »
  On the last day of January, in Gun Bay, Cayman Islands, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:16 EST. January in Gun Bay presents a comfortable start to the new year, with the city's weather marked by moderately high temperatures and relative humidity.
• Brinkleys - January »
  In Brinkleys during January, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Brinkleys, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:58.
• Sand Bluff - January »
  On the first day of January in Sand Bluff, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:57. On the first day of January in Sand Bluff, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:57.
• Spot Bay - January »
  With an average maximum UV index of 6, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Spot Bay, Cayman Islands. With the onset of January in Spot Bay a modest change to a still warm 26.3°C (79.3°F) from December's 27.2°C (81°F) is noted in high-temperature.
• Breakers - January »
  With an average maximum UV index of 6, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Breakers, Cayman Islands. Breakers transitions into January recording an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.