Best Time to Visit Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Santo Domingo are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Santo Domingo sees its warmest weather in September, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 30°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1482mm — August is typically the wettest month (~195mm) and March the driest (~54mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 21°C | 68mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 30° / 21°C | 59mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 31° / 22°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 31° / 23°C | 86mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 31° / 24°C | 151mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 32° / 24°C | 119mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 32° / 24°C | 157mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 24°C | 195mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 32° / 24°C | 192mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 32° / 24°C | 177mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 31° / 23°C | 148mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 31° / 22°C | 77mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Santo Domingo are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Santo Domingo?
- September is typically the hottest month in Santo Domingo, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Santo Domingo?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 195mm of precipitation.