The weather in December in the Dominican Republic
It's warm in December in the Dominican Republic with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in the Dominican Republic. The temperatures are nice, and there’s 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 December 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 32°C in 2021, the Dominican Republic reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for the Dominican Republic
Click on any day in December 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.
December weather comparison
| Dominican Republic | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 71 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Dominican Republic with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Dominican Republic is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 December 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 December in the Dominican Republic
Temperature in December in the Dominican Republic over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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 December in the Dominican Republic
Total precipitation in December in the Dominican Republic over the years
Daily UV index in December in the Dominican Republic
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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.