Best Time to Visit San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte, Dominican Republic
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to San Francisco de Macorís.
San Francisco de Macorís does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 27.3°C / 81.1°F) and driest (March, 77 mm / 3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–July and September and January–April; the wetter half falls in May and August and October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in August, with rainfall from 77 mm / 3 in (March) to 194 mm / 7.6 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte, Dominican Republic's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San Francisco de Macorís's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| February | 24°C75.2°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| January | 23.6°C74.5°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
No month at San Francisco de Macorís matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Francisco de Macorís?
San Francisco de Macorís doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~77 mm / 3 in) and August (warmest, 27.3°C / 81.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Dominican Republic's national average.
When is the rainy season in San Francisco de Macorís?
The rainy season at San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte runs through May and August and October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 129 mm / 5.1 in. The wettest single month is May (194 mm / 7.6 in).
What is the driest month in San Francisco de Macorís?
The driest month in San Francisco de Macorís is March, averaging about 77 mm / 3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San Francisco de Macorís?
The least comfortable months for travel to San Francisco de Macorís — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 194 mm / 7.6 in in May, and the coldest month averages 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
Is San Francisco de Macorís climate different from Dominican Republic overall?
Yes, usually. Our San Francisco de Macorís figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Dominican Republic figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects San Francisco de Macorís specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.