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

Planning a trip to Santo Domingo in July? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In July, Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 31°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Santo Domingo in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 223 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Santo Domingo. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have 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 July

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in July

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

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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 Santo Domingo in July?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°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 in July.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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