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Santo Domingo Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The temperature in Santo Domingo remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in April to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 15°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (5 KM, 3 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Santo Domingo in Costa Rica

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Santo Domingo?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Santo Domingo?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santo Domingo?
    October tops the wettest month list with 455 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santo Domingo?
    March is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santo Domingo?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santo Domingo

    Wed   Dec 11
    26°C | 19°C
    NE 25 km/h
    0.6 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    26°C | 20°C
    NE 29 km/h
    3.6 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    26°C | 20°C
    NE 25 km/h
    3.8 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain