Santa Cruz de Barahona Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Santa Cruz de Barahona experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 21°C (70°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Santa Cruz de Barahona receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 842 mm (33 in) annually. The seasons in Santa Cruz de Barahona bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 127 mm (5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 21 mm (0.8 in) over 12 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Santa Cruz de Barahona Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The sunniest days in Santa Cruz de Barahona occur in July, with around 9.7 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Santa Cruz de Barahona doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 8.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Cruz de Barahona.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 78%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, May, June, August, September, October, November and December and highest during March, April and July. What does this mean?

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