🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Santo Domingo 🇩🇴

San Francisco, 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 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 45 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇩🇴 Santo Domingo
Avg annual high19°C30°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)August (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (20°C low)
Rainy days / year64109
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇩🇴 Santo Domingo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Santo Domingo warmer?

Santo Domingo is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Santo Domingo?

Santo Domingo is rainier — San Francisco sees about 45 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs Santo Domingo?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Santo Domingo is best around January, February, December.

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