🇲🇽 Mexico City vs Santo Domingo 🇩🇴

Mexico City, Mexico vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santo Domingo is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Mexico City is drier, with roughly 3 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇽 Mexico City🇩🇴 Santo Domingo
Avg annual high24°C30°C
Hottest monthApril (27°C)August (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (6°C low)January (20°C low)
Rainy days / year106109
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Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇲🇽 Mexico City

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (27°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

🇩🇴 Santo Domingo

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (32°C), coldest lows in January (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico City or Santo Domingo warmer?

Santo Domingo is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Mexico City or Santo Domingo?

Santo Domingo is rainier — Mexico City sees about 3 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Mexico City vs Santo Domingo?

Mexico City is best around January, November, December; Santo Domingo is best around January, February, December.

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