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

Is September a good time to explore Santo Domingo weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During September, Santo Domingo usually has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Santo Domingo in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 218 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Santo Domingo. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santo Domingo, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 218 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in September

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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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. 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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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