Santo Domingo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Santo Domingo remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in April to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in the coolest month, November.

Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in April to around 15°C (59°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Santo Domingo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3111 mm (122 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Santo Domingo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 455 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall over 9 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santo Domingo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.8 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 Santo Domingo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year