Climate of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Area-weighted average across Santo Domingo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Santo Domingo, a subdivision of Dominican Republic, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 27.2°C / 81°F in July, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in to 226 mm / 8.9 in depending on the season (1739 mm / 68.5 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| April | 25.9°C78.6°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 210 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 226 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 203 mm8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.6°C78.1°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.5°C76.1°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 27.2°C / 81°F, and the driest is January at 64 mm / 2.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 27.2°C / 81°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1739 mm / 68.5 in, with the wettest month being August (226 mm / 8.9 in) and the driest January (64 mm / 2.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Santo Domingo?
The hottest month in Santo Domingo is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.2°C / 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Santo Domingo?
The coldest month in Santo Domingo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in Santo Domingo?
The wettest month in Santo Domingo is August, averaging about 226 mm / 8.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 64 mm / 2.5 in.