Our verdict
The best time to visit Santo Domingo is February-April
The warmest month of the year in Santo Domingo is August, where the average temperature gets to around 30℃ (87℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) on the hottest days in summer. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 19℃ (67℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Santo Domingo are usually in October, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Santo Domingo falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.
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Santo Domingo seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Santo Domingo as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Santo Domingo is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Santo Domingo
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Santo Domingo for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Santo Domingo climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Santo Domingo for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Santo Domingo in January
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in February
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in March
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in April
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in June
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Santo Domingo in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Santo Domingo in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Santo Domingo in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in November
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Santo Domingo in December
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santo Domingo in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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