Climate of Santo Domingo, Nacional, Dominican Republic
Point-value climate at Santo Domingo (Nacional, Dominican Republic). Population approximately 2,154,000.
Located in Nacional, Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo has a tropical climate. Population approximately 2,154,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 68 mm / 2.7 in (March) to 212 mm / 8.3 in (August) — about 1678 mm / 66.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Dominican Republic, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santo Domingo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 25°C77°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 25.7°C78.3°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 26.4°C79.5°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27°C80.6°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.3°C81.1°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.2°C81°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.2°C77.4°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Santo Domingo's warmest month is July at an average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and its driest month is March with about 68 mm / 2.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo, in Nacional, Dominican Republic, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1678 mm / 66.1 in, with the wettest month being August (212 mm / 8.3 in) and the driest March (68 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Santo Domingo in July?
The average temperature in Santo Domingo in July is 27.6°C / 81.7°F, with rainfall of about 177 mm / 7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Santo Domingo?
The driest month in Santo Domingo is March, with about 68 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Santo Domingo?
The wettest month in Santo Domingo is August, with approximately 212 mm / 8.3 in of average monthly rainfall.