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Turks and Caicos in January
What January is really like in Turks and Caicos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Peak season with sunny days, cooler evenings and breezy conditions; humpback whales begin to pass Grand Turk and Salt Cay.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Turks and Caicos: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (28°C (82°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:26
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Hurricane peak and late autumn (September–November). The stormiest period, with some closures and the lowest prices; conditions improve through November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Humpback whale season around Grand Turk and Salt Cay (roughly January to April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Grace Bay
Grace Bay Beach
Walk east towards Leeward in the morning for the quietest stretches, and use the marked public access paths if you are not staying on the beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Nature · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Chalk Sound National Park
A shallow inland lagoon of milky turquoise water dotted with small rocky islets, protected as a national park in southwest Provo.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
- Active
Beach · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Sapodilla Bay
Visit on a weekday morning, as the bay is busy with locals and boats at weekends.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Historic site · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Sapodilla Hill rock carvings
On the hill above Sapodilla Bay, shipwrecked sailors and stranded travellers carved names, dates and ship drawings into the limestone from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Turks and Caicos.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 21°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June are better overall. Compare every month.
Turks and Caicos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season with sunny days, cooler evenings and breezy conditions; humpback whales begin to pass Grand Turk and Salt Cay.
+How warm is Turks and Caicos in January?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Turks and Caicos in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.