Weather & climate · Santo Domingo
Best Time to Visit Dominican Republic
December to April
The best time to visit the Dominican Republic is December to April, when daytime highs in Santo Domingo are around 29–31°C. May to November are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (31°C by day), February the coldest (21°C at night), and May the wettest with about 68 mm of rain.
31°C
Warmest: August
21°C
Coldest nights: February
580 mm
Rain per year
68 mm
Wettest: May
Dominican Republic weather by month
- Jan29°C21°C24 mm
- Feb29°C21°C21 mm
- Mar30°C21°C22 mm
- Apr31°C22°C40 mm
- May30°C23°C68 mm
- Jun31°C24°C48 mm
- Jul31°C24°C55 mm
- Aug31°C25°C68 mm
- Sep31°C24°C60 mm
- Oct30°C24°C64 mm
- Nov30°C23°C68 mm
- Dec29°C22°C42 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 21°C | 24 mm | 75% | 42% | Best time |
| February | 29°C | 21°C | 21 mm | 73% | 36% | Best time |
| March | 30°C | 21°C | 22 mm | 70% | 38% | Best time |
| April | 31°C | 22°C | 40 mm | 71% | 44% | Best time |
| May | 30°C | 23°C | 68 mm | 75% | 56% | Good |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 48 mm | 76% | 54% | Good |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 55 mm | 76% | 49% | Good |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 68 mm | 77% | 51% | Good |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 60 mm | 77% | 54% | Good |
| October | 30°C | 24°C | 64 mm | 79% | 53% | Good |
| November | 30°C | 23°C | 68 mm | 78% | 46% | Good |
| December | 29°C | 22°C | 42 mm | 77% | 41% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Santo Domingo (18.47, -69.9). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Dominican Republic have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Dominican Republic?
December to April. The best time to visit the Dominican Republic is December to April, when daytime highs in Santo Domingo are around 29–31°C. May to November are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (31°C by day), February the coldest (21°C at night), and May the wettest with about 68 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in the Dominican Republic?
August, with average highs of 31°C in Santo Domingo.
What is the coldest month in the Dominican Republic?
February, when nights drop to about 21°C and days reach 29°C.
What is the rainiest month in the Dominican Republic?
May with about 68 mm; February is the driest (21 mm).
When should I avoid visiting the Dominican Republic?
August is the least comfortable month on average: 31°C by day and 68 mm of rain.
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