Climate of San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Area-weighted average across San Cristóbal. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
San Cristóbal, a subdivision of Dominican Republic, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August, with rainfall from 56 mm / 2.2 in to 202 mm / 8 in depending on the season (1550 mm / 61 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1°C71.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| February | 22.4°C72.3°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| March | 23.2°C73.8°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 23.9°C75°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.4°C75.9°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.8°C76.6°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.1°C77.2°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.7°C76.5°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.7°C74.7°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.5°C72.5°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and the driest is February at 56 mm / 2.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1550 mm / 61 in, with the wettest month being May (202 mm / 8 in) and the driest February (56 mm / 2.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in San Cristóbal?
The hottest month in San Cristóbal is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What is the coldest month in San Cristóbal?
The coldest month in San Cristóbal is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
When does it rain most in San Cristóbal?
The wettest month in San Cristóbal is May, averaging about 202 mm / 8 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 56 mm / 2.2 in.