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Santo Domingo Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 21°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Santo Domingo ranges from 26°C in January to 29°C in July.

Water temperature over 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Santo Domingo?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
  • Which is the hottest month in Santo Domingo?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Santo Domingo?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santo Domingo?
    August tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santo Domingo?
    February is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santo Domingo?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 252 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santo Domingo

    Thu   Dec 05
    32°C | 22°C
    N 14 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Fri   Dec 06
    31°C | 22°C
    N 14 km/h
    1.7 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Dec 07
    32°C | 21°C
    N 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain