Weather in October in Greater Santo Domingo
Planning a journey to Greater Santo Domingo this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Greater Santo Domingo in October?
Greater Santo Domingo is a region in the Dominican Republic. October in Greater Santo Domingo generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Punta Cana at 30°C and very warm in San Francisco de Macorís at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in San Francisco de Macorís and 26°C in Punta Cana. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater Santo Domingo, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Francisco de Macorís with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Boca Chica with 145 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Punta Cana enjoys close to 241 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Greater Santo Domingo's conditions throughout the year, check out our Greater Santo Domingo climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Dominican Republic, check out our Greater Santo Domingo's climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater Santo Domingo?
Punta Cana
In October Punta Cana generally has 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 October Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Boca Chica
In October Boca Chica generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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San Francisco de Macorís
In October San Francisco de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Pedro de Macorís
In October San Pedro de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 October the best time to visit Greater Santo Domingo?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Greater Santo Domingo due to the typically tolerable weather in Punta Cana.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Punta Cana. On the other hand, the weather in August, September and October tend to be tolerable.
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