Greater Santo Domingo Weather in December

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

Are you planning a trip a to Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Greater Santo Domingo in December

Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. December in Greater Santo Domingo generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Santo Domingo. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Pedro de Macorís with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Puerto Plata with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Santo Domingo gets approximately 222 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Greater Santo Domingo in December

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

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

Temperature range in Greater Santo Domingo (December)

Precipitation variation in Greater Santo Domingo (December)

Santo Domingo

In December Santo Domingo 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
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
226 hours
222 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Boca Chica

In December 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.

November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
222 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

San Francisco de Macorís

In December San Francisco de Macorís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
159 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

San Pedro de Macorís

In December 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.

November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
222 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Boca de Yuma

In December 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.

November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
235 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, 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 Greater Santo Domingo in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santo Domingo 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Boca Chica 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 52 mm (2 in)
San Francisco de Macorís 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
San Pedro de Macorís 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Boca de Yuma 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Puerto Plata 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Greater Santo Domingo weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in December. The popular destination of Santo Domingo averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Santo Domingo peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in December, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic during December, with Santo Domingo averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

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

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Greater Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic with overall perfect weather in Santo Domingo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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