Best Time to Visit Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona, Dominican Republic
Santa Cruz de Barahona is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 27°C / 80.6°F in August, with rainfall from 20 mm / 0.8 in (January) to 140 mm / 5.5 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona, Dominican Republic's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santa Cruz de Barahona's climate is broadly consistently warm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25°C77°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.4°C75.9°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is January with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Cruz de Barahona's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Santa Cruz de Barahona?
The rainy season at Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 56 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is October (140 mm / 5.5 in).
What is the driest month in Santa Cruz de Barahona?
The driest month in Santa Cruz de Barahona is January, averaging about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santa Cruz de Barahona?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santa Cruz de Barahona — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 140 mm / 5.5 in in October, and the coldest month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
Is Santa Cruz de Barahona climate different from Dominican Republic overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santa Cruz de Barahona 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 Santa Cruz de Barahona specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.