🇺🇸 New York vs Santo Domingo 🇩🇴

New York, United States vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santo Domingo is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santo Domingo is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇩🇴 Santo Domingo
Avg annual high17°C30°C
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)August (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (20°C low)
Rainy days / year124109
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇩🇴 Santo Domingo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Santo Domingo warmer?

Santo Domingo is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Santo Domingo?

New York is rainier — Santo Domingo sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Santo Domingo?

New York is best around May, September, October; Santo Domingo is best around January, February, December.

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