The Dominican Republic weather in December
Planning a getaway to the Dominican Republic this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic in December?
December in the Dominican Republic generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Constanza at 23°C to very warm in La Romana at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in La Romana and 14°C in Constanza.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palmar de Ocoa with an average of 26 mm to high rainfall in Cabarete with 107 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 233 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 specific regional insights in the Dominican Republic for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Dominican Republic climate page.
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Average weather in Punta Cana
In December Punta Cana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Santo Domingo
In December Santo Domingo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Las Terrenas
In December Las Terrenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sosúa
In December Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bayahibe
In December Bayahibe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit the Dominican Republic?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit the Dominican Republic with overall perfect weather in Punta Cana.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and December provide perfect weather in Punta Cana. The weather in August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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