Weather in Santo Domingo
What's the weather like in Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has warm year-round and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July, with overnight lows around 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73°F) respectively.
No month in Santo Domingo sits in the typical comfort range of 18–26°C. The most temperate months are usually January and February.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Coordinates
- 18.486, -69.931
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 68°F | 55 mm | 7 | 0 |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 68°F | 40 mm | 6 | 0 |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 40 mm | 6 | 0 |
| April | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 75 mm | 8 | 0 |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 72°F | 170 mm | 11 | 0 |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 135 mm | 11 | 0 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 140 mm | 11 | 0 |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 23°C / 73°F | 155 mm | 11 | 0 |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 165 mm | 11 | 0 |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 72°F | 150 mm | 11 | 0 |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 105 mm | 9 | 0 |
| December | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 75 mm | 7 | 0 |
Santo Domingo by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?
The most comfortable months in Santo Domingo are usually January, February, December, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Santo Domingo?
August is typically the hottest month in Santo Domingo, averaging a high of 32°C (90°F).
What is the coldest month in Santo Domingo?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 20°C (68°F).
Does it snow in Santo Domingo?
Snow is rare in Santo Domingo; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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