Santo Domingo Weather in December

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

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

What to Expect in Santo Domingo in December

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. December in 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. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 53 mm (2.1 in) in Santo Domingo.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Santo Domingo enjoys about 222 hours of sunlight, 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 December

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 December for the most popular destinonation in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

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.

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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
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Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
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21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
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Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
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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.

Santo Domingo weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santo Domingo average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

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

Santo Domingo averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Not particularly. Santo Domingo averages just 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

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

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit 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.

On average, the best time to visit Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Santo Domingo. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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