Santo Domingo Weather in April

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

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

What to Expect in Santo Domingo in April

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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.

For specific regional insights in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 72 mm (2.8 in) in Santo Domingo.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Santo Domingo typically receives 247 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Santo Domingo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in 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 Santo Domingo in April

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Santo Domingo

What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

Santo Domingo

In April Santo Domingo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Monthly sun hours
252 hours
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Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
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In our records: the Dominican Republic April extremes

Notable April 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.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in the Dominican Republic brought 382 mm (15 in) in Santa Cruz de Barahona on April 24, 2017.

Santo Domingo weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santo Domingo average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Santo Domingo peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in April, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic during April, with Santo Domingo averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

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

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic with overall pleasant 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. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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