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Barahona Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in December.

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Jarabacoa Las Terrenas Santa Cruz de Barahona Las Salinas

Thinking about venturing to Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Barahona Province in December

Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. December in Barahona Province generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Jarabacoa to 29°C (84°F) in Santa Cruz de Barahona. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Santa Cruz de Barahona and 16°C (61°F) in Jarabacoa.

To explore the conditions in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Las Salinas with an average of 24 mm (0.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Las Terrenas with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Explore Barahona Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Barahona Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jarabacoa)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Barahona Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Barahona Province.

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).

Popular Destinations in Barahona Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in Barahona Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Barahona Province (December)

Las Terrenas

In December Las Terrenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Jarabacoa

In December Jarabacoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
159 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Santa Cruz de Barahona

In December Santa Cruz de Barahona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
271 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Las Salinas

In December Las Salinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
271 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Barahona Province, in the Dominican Republic.

In our records: the Dominican Republic December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the Dominican Republic in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in the Dominican Republic dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Constanza on December 18, 2008.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Barahona Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jarabacoa 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Las Terrenas 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Santa Cruz de Barahona 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Las Salinas 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Barahona Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in December?

In December, Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic generally has perfect weather conditions. Las Terrenas sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic in December?

In Las Terrenas, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Las Terrenas averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Barahona Province, the Dominican Republic. Typically, the climate in Las Terrenas is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Las Terrenas. The weather in May, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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