Santo Domingo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santo Domingo has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Santo Domingo temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 21°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santo Domingo experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1178 mm of precipitation annually. Santo Domingo can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 151 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 43 mm of rainfall, spread across 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santo Domingo Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Despite minor fluctuations, Santo Domingo enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In March, you can expect approximately 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, while even in September, Santo Domingo still receives about 7.3 hours. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in January to 29°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 3 m/s in April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain partly cloudy and no rain partly cloudy and rainForecast for Santo Domingo
7 m/s
7 m/s
5 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 252 hours of sunshine.
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