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Santo Domingo weather in December (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santo Domingo this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Santo Domingo is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 22°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Santo Domingo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Santo Domingo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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