Santiago weather in December (Dominican Republic)

Is December a good time to explore Santiago weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Santiago during December is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Santiago in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in December

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santiago.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Dominican Republic? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Dominican Republic. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.