Climate of Santiago, Dominican Republic
Area-weighted average across Santiago. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Santiago, a subdivision of Dominican Republic, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.7°C / 67.5°F in January to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in August, with rainfall from 56 mm / 2.2 in to 191 mm / 7.5 in depending on the season (1290 mm / 50.8 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 | 19.7°C67.5°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| February | 20.1°C68.2°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| March | 21°C69.8°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 21.6°C70.9°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| May | 22.5°C72.5°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.4°C74.1°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 23.5°C74.3°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.4°C74.1°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 152 mm6″ | Tropical |
| November | 21.4°C70.5°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| December | 20.1°C68.2°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santiago?
Santiago, Dominican Republic does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and the driest is January 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 Santiago?
Santiago, Dominican Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.7°C / 67.5°F in January to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1290 mm / 50.8 in, with the wettest month being May (191 mm / 7.5 in) and the driest January (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 Santiago?
The hottest month in Santiago is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Santiago?
The coldest month in Santiago is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.7°C / 67.5°F.
When does it rain most in Santiago?
The wettest month in Santiago is May, averaging about 191 mm / 7.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 56 mm / 2.2 in.