El Café weather in August (Dominican Republic)

Planning a trip to El Café in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, El Café generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 32°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 24°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

El Café in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit El Café. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Café climate page with graphs.

 

El Café, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 143 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 235 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in August

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in El Café in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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