Dominican RepublicWhat’s the climate like in Santo Domingo?
The current climate in Santo Domingo features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santo Domingo in recent years was 42°C in June 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in November 2015.
On average, Santo Domingo receives 1308 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Santo Domingo runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Santo Domingo?
The best time to visit Santo Domingo for sunny weather is January through June and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santo Domingo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Santo Domingo
The climate table of Santo Domingo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 48 | 73 | 59 | 98 | 97 | 69 | 138 | 203 | 142 | 148 | 174 | 59 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June, July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 1308 mm per year, averaging 109 mm per month
- Driest months: 48 mm in January, 59 mm in March and December
- Wettest months: 203 mm in August, 174 mm in November and 148 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Santo Domingo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santo Domingo
This graph shows how much rainfall Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santo Domingo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santo Domingo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santo Domingo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Santo Domingo by month
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