Weather in August in The Dominican Republic
Thinking about venturing to the Dominican Republic this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like 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 and very warm in Punta Rucia at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Punta Rucia and 17°C 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.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Fernando de Monte Cristi with an average of 27 mm to heavy rainfall in Constanza with 163 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 271 hours of sunshine in Punta Cana. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in the Dominican Republic, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Dominican Republic's yearly weather, check out our the Dominican Republic climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dominican Republic?
Punta Cana
In August Punta Cana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Santo Domingo
In August Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Las Terrenas
In August Las Terrenas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sosúa
In August Sosúa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bayahibe
In August Bayahibe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best 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 tolerable weather conditions.
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