Greater Santo Domingo Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in April.

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Santo Domingo Boca Chica San Francisco de Macorís San Pedro de Macorís

Planning a journey to Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Greater Santo Domingo in April

Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. April in Greater Santo Domingo generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Puerto Plata at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in San Francisco de Macorís at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in San Francisco de Macorís and 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Plata. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Pedro de Macorís with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in San Francisco de Macorís with 84 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Santo Domingo typically receives 247 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Greater Santo Domingo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Greater Santo Domingo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santo Domingo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Greater Santo Domingo in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greater Santo Domingo.

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 Greater Santo Domingo

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in Greater Santo Domingo (April)

Precipitation variation in Greater Santo Domingo (April)

Santo Domingo

In April Santo Domingo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
247 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Boca Chica

In April Boca Chica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
247 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Boca Chica →

San Francisco de Macorís

In April San Francisco de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
208 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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San Pedro de Macorís

In April San Pedro de Macorís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
247 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in San Pedro de Macorís →

Boca de Yuma

In April Boca de Yuma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
268 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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In our records: the Dominican Republic April extremes

Notable April 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.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in the Dominican Republic brought 382 mm (15 in) in Santa Cruz de Barahona on April 24, 2017.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greater Santo Domingo in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santo Domingo 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Boca Chica 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
San Francisco de Macorís 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
San Pedro de Macorís 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Boca de Yuma 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Puerto Plata 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Greater Santo Domingo weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in April?

In April, Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic generally has tolerable weather conditions. Santo Domingo sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in April?

In Santo Domingo, the average daytime high in April is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Santo Domingo averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Santo Domingo, April might be a good time to visit Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

On average, the best time to visit Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Santo Domingo. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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