Santo Domingo Weather in August

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

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

What to Expect in Santo Domingo in August

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. August in Santo Domingo generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Santo Domingo. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 151 mm (5.9 in) in Santo Domingo. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Santo Domingo typically receives 235 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 August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 August for the most popular destinonation in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

Santo Domingo

In August Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
235 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
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Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
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Santo Domingo weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in August. The popular destination of Santo Domingo averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

In Santo Domingo, the average daytime high in August is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. Average rainfall in Santo Domingo sits around 151 mm (5.9 in).

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

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic with often tolerable weather in Santo Domingo.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Santo Domingo. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Santo Domingo.

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