Santo Domingo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santo Domingo has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in April to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 15°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santo Domingo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3111 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Santo Domingo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 455 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Santo Domingo in Costa Rica
Other facts from our historical weather data:April has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 455 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.
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