Santo Domingo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Santo Domingo changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in January to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in January to around 7°C (45°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Santo Domingo's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 416 mm (16 in) of precipitation yearly. The climate in Santo Domingo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 128 mm (5 in) of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of rainfall over 2 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 January with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.7 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 May, reaching 80%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year