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The weather in May in Santo Domingo

It's hot in May in Santo Domingo with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

May is a good month to be in Santo Domingo for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Santo Domingo, Cuba. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2015, Santo Domingo reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 56 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Santo Domingo

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santo Domingo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Santo Domingo New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 56 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 9 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Santo Domingo with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Santo Domingo is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Santo Domingo runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Santo Domingo, Cuba. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Santo Domingo

Temperature in May in Santo Domingo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Santo Domingo, Cuba. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Santo Domingo

Total precipitation in May in Santo Domingo over the years

Daily UV index in May in Santo Domingo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Santo Domingo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Santo Domingo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santo Domingo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.