Best Time to Visit
🇩🇴 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
27°
20°
Great
Feb
28°
20°
Great
Mar
28°
21°
Great
Apr
29°
21°
Good
May
29°
22°
Good
Jun
30°
23°
Good
Jul
30°
23°
Good
Aug
30°
23°
Good
Sep
30°
23°
Good
Oct
29°
23°
Good
Nov
28°
22°
Great
Dec
28°
21°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 27°C | 20°C | 12 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 28°C | 20°C | 11 | 11h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 12 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 29°C | 21°C | 16 | 12h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 29°C | 22°C | 21 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 30°C | 23°C | 22 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 22 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 22 | 11h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 21 | 10h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 29°C | 23°C | 22 | 10h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 28°C | 22°C | 16 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 12 | 11h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 29°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 23°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 23°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 20°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 20°C (68°F).
The least favorable time to visit Santo Domingo is April and May. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Santo Domingo during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 20°C to 28°C:
Santo Domingo has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is September with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is January at just 27°C. Annual rainfall averages 1001mm across approximately 209 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Low °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 31 | 39 | 63 | 120 | 109 | 112 | 131 | 127 | 117 | 77 | 42 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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