La Altagracia Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic in December.

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Punta Cana Higüey Bávaro

Planning a trip to La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in La Altagracia Province in December

La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. December in La Altagracia Province generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Punta Cana.

For a closer look at conditions across La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bávaro with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Punta Cana with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Punta Cana enjoys about 233 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore La Altagracia Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Altagracia Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Punta Cana)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Altagracia Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Altagracia Province.

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 La Altagracia Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in La Altagracia Province (December)

Precipitation variation in La Altagracia Province (December)

Punta Cana

In December Punta Cana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
233 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Higüey

In December Higüey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
235 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Bávaro

In December Bávaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
233 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in La Altagracia Province, 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 La Altagracia Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punta Cana 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Higüey 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bávaro 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

La Altagracia Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic in December?

Expect perfect weather across La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic in December. The popular destination of Punta Cana averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic in December?

In Punta Cana, the average daytime high in December is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit La Altagracia Province, the Dominican Republic with overall perfect weather in Punta Cana. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and December provide perfect weather in Punta Cana. On the other hand, the months of August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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