The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Trinidad and Tobago sees 86°F during the day with 7.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 3 out of 12 months in Trinidad and Tobago. Compared to December: 12 pts fewer rainy days, +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Trinidad and Tobago is March (5.7/10), 0.3 pt higher than January.
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Country · Trinidad and Tobago
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyDollar de Trinité-et-Tobago ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 86°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 63%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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🔍 Geographic context
Trinidad and TobagoTropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
10.65°N · 61.50°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago?
March is the best month with 88°F highs, 73°F lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Trinidad and Tobago get in March?
Trinidad and Tobago averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Trinidad and Tobago?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Trinidad and Tobago in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
Is Trinidad and Tobago good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Trinidad and Tobago scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 5.5/10.
When should you avoid Trinidad and Tobago?
June is the most difficult month to visit Trinidad and Tobago, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Trinidad and Tobago in January?
In January, the sea averages 83°F in Trinidad and Tobago: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Trinidad and Tobago in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Trinidad and Tobago (high), with about 11.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.