In one of January’s editions of The Daily we explored Las Pintas, a traditional method used to anticipate weather patterns for the year. The idea is simple. The first twelve days of January are observed closely, and each one represents a month. According to this tradition, what happened on January 11 would serve as a forecast for November. Today, we take a look at what was predicted and what has actually happened during this month.
January 11, was a sunny day from start to finish. According to las pintas, November would bring clear skies, warm light and the first signs of the transition toward the dry season, a shift that usually supports outdoor activities again.
November began just after Hurricane Melissa passed, so we started the month with very wet conditions. Even so, the overall feel of the month has aligned with what las pintas suggested. We have indeed entered a transitional period, moving gently from the rainy season to the dry one, and many days have reflected that shift.
There have also been some gloomy days, with stretches of sunshine mixed with brief sprinkles of rain. In a way it has been refreshing. Those soft showers have provided brief pauses in the heat while still giving space for sunshine to return. Residents and visitors have enjoyed more opportunities to host outdoor events, and even though the sun sets earlier now, the morning light arrives sooner. This has opened the door for early runs, bike rides and swims with plenty of daylight.
As December approaches, signs point to the dry season settling in with growing confidence, and many are looking forward to the sunny days ahead. Next month, we will take another look to see how the next set of pintas compares with what we experience throughout the last month of 2025.