The weather in August in the Dominican Republic
It's hot in August in the Dominican Republic with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in the Dominican Republic. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for the Dominican Republic. 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 2017, the Dominican Republic reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in August for the Dominican Republic
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Dominican Republic. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Dominican Republic | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 118 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Dominican Republic with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Dominican Republic is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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.
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The climate in the Dominican Republic is based on weather data from Punta Cana. Other places, like Puerto Plata, Bávaro or Santo Domingo, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Dominican Republic to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in the Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in the Dominican Republic
Temperature in August in the Dominican Republic over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in the Dominican Republic. 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 August in the Dominican Republic
Total precipitation in August in the Dominican Republic over the years
Daily UV index in August in the Dominican Republic
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in the Dominican Republic, 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 the Dominican Republic by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Dominican Republic. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.