Greater Santo Domingo Weather in August

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

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

Planning a trip to Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Greater Santo Domingo in August

Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. August in Greater Santo Domingo generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Boca Chica to 33°C (91°F) in San Francisco de Macorís. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in San Francisco de Macorís and 26°C (79°F) in Boca Chica. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Amber Cove with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Saona Island with 167 mm (6.6 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Santo Domingo receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Santo Domingo sees around 235 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in Greater Santo Domingo (August)

Precipitation variation in Greater Santo Domingo (August)

Santo Domingo

In August Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
235 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Santo Domingo →

Boca Chica

In August Boca Chica generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
235 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Boca Chica →

San Francisco de Macorís

In August San Francisco de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
253 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in San Francisco de Macorís →

San Pedro de Macorís

In August San Pedro de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
235 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in San Pedro de Macorís →

Boca de Yuma

In August Boca de Yuma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
273 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santo Domingo 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Boca Chica 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
San Francisco de Macorís 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
San Pedro de Macorís 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Boca de Yuma 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Puerto Plata 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Greater Santo Domingo weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic typically experiences unpleasant weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santo Domingo average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic during August range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Santo Domingo.

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

Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic sees substantial rainfall in August. Santo Domingo typically averages about 151 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Santo Domingo, August may not be the ideal time to visit Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Santo Domingo. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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