Greater Santo Domingo Weather & Climate: the Dominican Republic

Climate by month across Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Greater Santo Domingo

Whether you're visiting Greater Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic during the peak of August (31°C (88°F)) or the cooler months around January (28°C (82°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Santo Domingo, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Greater Santo Domingo, and particularly Santo Domingo, experiences consistently warm weather throughout the year, with average highs always exceeding 28°C (82°F).

July, August and September are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in Greater Santo Domingo varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in August with 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while February stays relatively dry with 43 mm (1.7 in).

March is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Greater Santo Domingo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Greater Santo Domingo - and find the best time to visit. (based on Santo Domingo)

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Santo Domingo Boca Chica San Francisco de Macorís San Pedro de Macorís Boca de Yuma Puerto Plata
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Climate map of Greater Santo Domingo

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Santo Domingo 29°C (84°F) 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 25°C (77°F) 1178 mm (46 in) 2,785 hours
Boca Chica 28°C (82°F) 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 1151 mm (45 in) 2,785 hours
San Francisco de Macorís 29°C (84°F) 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 23°C (73°F) 952 mm (37 in) 2,531 hours
San Pedro de Macorís 28°C (82°F) 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 918 mm (36 in) 2,785 hours
Boca de Yuma 28°C (82°F) 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 984 mm (39 in) 3,047 hours
Puerto Plata 28°C (82°F) 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 879 mm (35 in)

Places in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic

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