Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Dominican Republic in August.

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Punta Cana Santo Domingo Sosúa Bayahibe

Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Dominican Republic in August

August in the Dominican Republic generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Constanza at 26°C (79°F) and very warm in Punta Rucia at 34°C (93°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Punta Rucia and 17°C (63°F) in Constanza. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Dominican Republic, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Fernando de Monte Cristi with an average of 27 mm (1.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Saona Island with 167 mm (6.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Punta Cana enjoys about 271 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Dominican Republic in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in the Dominican Republic (August)

Precipitation variation in the Dominican Republic (August)

Punta Cana

In August Punta Cana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
271 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Punta Cana →

Santo Domingo

In August Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
235 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Santo Domingo →

Las Terrenas

In August Las Terrenas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Las Terrenas →

Sosúa

In August Sosúa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Sosúa →

Bayahibe

In August Bayahibe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
273 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bayahibe →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Dominican Republic in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punta Cana 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Santo Domingo 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Sosúa 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Bayahibe 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Santiago de los Caballeros 33°C (91°F) 22°C (72°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Jarabacoa 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

The Dominican Republic weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic in August?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Dominican Republic in August. The popular destination of Punta Cana averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Dominican Republic in August?

Daytime temperatures in Punta Cana peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in the Dominican Republic. Average rainfall in Punta Cana sits around 113 mm (4.4 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Dominican Republic?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Punta Cana, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Dominican Republic.

On average, the best time to visit the Dominican Republic is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Punta Cana. On the other hand, the months of August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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