Weather in August in Greater Santo Domingo
Are you planning a trip a to Greater Santo Domingo in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Greater Santo Domingo in August?
Greater Santo Domingo is a region in the Dominican Republic. August in Greater Santo Domingo generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Punta Cana to 33°C in San Francisco de Macorís. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in San Francisco de Macorís and 26°C in Punta Cana. 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 August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Amber Cove with an average of 51 mm to high rainfall in Santo Domingo with 151 mm.Average sunshine
The city Punta Cana usually sees around 271 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Greater Santo Domingo, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Greater Santo Domingo's yearly weather, check out our Greater Santo Domingo climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater Santo Domingo?
Punta Cana
In August 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 August Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Boca Chica
In August Boca Chica generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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San Francisco de Macorís
In August San Francisco de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Pedro de Macorís
In August San Pedro de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic.
Is August the best time to visit Greater Santo Domingo?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Punta Cana, August may not be the ideal time to visit Greater Santo Domingo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Punta Cana. In contrast, August, September and October tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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