Sosúa Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Sosúa’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the Dominican Republic.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Sosúa changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in September to a warm 27°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sosúa by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
September, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 75 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 15 days. For more information, please visit our Sosúa Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the Dominican Republic Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the Dominican Republic. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Sosúa Temperatures Compared World Wide
Sosúa’s average annual maximum temperature is 28°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Sosúa’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Sosúa climate page.
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