Best Beach Destinations in January
8 destinations ranked by rain and storm risk
| # | Destination | High / Low | Rain | Sea | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabo San Lucas | 77° / 63.3° | 0.9d | 73.4°F | none observed |
| 2 | Puerto Vallarta | 79.6° / 63.1° | 1.8d | 77.9°F | none observed |
| 3 | Orlando | 69.1° / 51.3° | 6.1d | inland | none observed |
| 4 | Cancún | 77.9° / 71.6° | 10.3d | 81.1°F | none observed |
| 5 | Jamaica (Montego Bay) | 82.1° / 72.2° | 10.7d | 82.3°F | none observed |
| 6 | Aruba | 81.1° / 77.1° | 11.2d | 80.8°F | none observed |
| 7 | Maui | 73.1° / 63.8° | 13d | 78°F | none observed |
| 8 | Punta Cana | 79.3° / 74.4° | 13.1d | 81.2°F | none observed |
The best beach weather in January is in Cabo San Lucas: 0.9 rain days, highs of 77°F and sea temperature of 73.4°F. Puerto Vallarta and Orlando follow. The wettest choice is Punta Cana at 13.1 rain days.
None of the 8 destinations has elevated storm activity in January. The warmest sea is at Jamaica (Montego Bay), 82.3°F.
Destinations are ranked by rain days, with extra weight where tropical storms were recorded nearby. Temperature is shown but not scored, since the right amount of heat is a matter of taste. Open any destination for the full January numbers and a rain-odds calculator for your dates.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place for beach weather in January?
Cabo San Lucas, with 0.9 rain days and no recorded storm activity in January. Puerto Vallarta is second.
Which beach destination is driest in January?
Cabo San Lucas, with about 0.9 rain days on average. Punta Cana is the wettest of the 8 at 13.1.
Is there hurricane risk in January?
Recorded storm activity is low or absent at all 8 destinations in January. This is history, not a forecast.