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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.9°C | 20.5°C | 39.1 mm | 13 | 10.4 h | 15.3 km/h | 26.7°C |
| Feb | 28.3°C | 20.6°C | 44.3 mm | 13 | 11.0 h | 16.1 km/h | 26.2°C |
| Mar | 28.5°C | 20.8°C | 54.3 mm | 14 | 11.4 h | 16.3 km/h | 26.4°C |
| Apr | 28.8°C | 21.7°C | 88 mm | 17 | 11.4 h | 15 km/h | 27.3°C |
| May | 29.1°C | 22.7°C | 100.2 mm | 21 | 11.5 h | 15 km/h | 28.8°C |
| Jun | 30.1°C | 23.4°C | 83.8 mm | 21 | 11.8 h | 14.9 km/h | 29.5°C |
| Jul | 30.7°C | 23.7°C | 115.5 mm | 21 | 11.5 h | 14.7 km/h | 29.7°C |
| Aug | 30.6°C | 23.9°C | 161.7 mm | 22 | 10.8 h | 14.6 km/h | 30.1°C |
| Sep | 30.3°C | 23.7°C | 133.5 mm | 22 | 10.3 h | 14.1 km/h | 30.5°C |
| Oct | 29.8°C | 23.3°C | 125.1 mm | 19 | 10.0 h | 13.4 km/h | 30.5°C |
| Nov | 28.8°C | 22.4°C | 112.7 mm | 18 | 10.0 h | 13.9 km/h | 29.2°C |
| Dec | 28.4°C | 21.4°C | 47.8 mm | 13 | 10.6 h | 14.8 km/h | 27.7°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 26 °C. Daytime highs average 29 °C, while nights cool to about 22 °C. The destination sees roughly 1106 mm of rainfall per year and 10.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 28 and 31 °C. The real variable is rain: January with only 13 rainy days is ideal, while August (22 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in August (22 rainy days), driest month is January (13).
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Frequently asked questions about Santo Domingo
When is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?
The best time to visit Santo Domingo: all year round – best in February (avg. 24.5 °C, 13 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Santo Domingo?
The warmest month is July with an average of 27.2 °C and daytime highs around 30.7 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 24.2 °C and night-time lows around 20.5 °C.
How many rainy days does Santo Domingo have?
August has the most rainy days with 22 rainy days. The driest month is January with 13 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Santo Domingo?
The water is warmest in September at an average of 30.5 °C and coolest in February at 26.2 °C.