Higüey Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Higüey temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 22°C (72°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Higüey experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1077 mm (42 in) of precipitation annually. Higüey can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 45 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Higüey Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Despite minor fluctuations, Higüey enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In March, you can expect approximately 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, while even in December, Higüey still receives about 7.8 hours.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in May, September and October and higher in December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)