Weather in September in The Dominican Republic
Considering a trip to the Dominican Republic this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic in September?
September in the Dominican Republic generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Constanza at 26°C to very warm in Punta Rucia at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Punta Rucia and 17°C in Constanza. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Fernando de Monte Cristi with an average of 55 mm to heavy rainfall in Constanza with 200 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Punta Cana receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 244 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 September, 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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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dominican Republic?
Punta Cana
In September 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 September Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Las Terrenas
In September 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 September 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 September Bayahibe 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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Is September the best time to visit the Dominican Republic?
In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit the Dominican Republic due to the typically tolerable weather in Punta Cana.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Punta Cana. On the other hand, the weather in August, September and October tend to be tolerable.
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