Climate normals · 1970–2000
Santo Domingo Climate
Santo Domingo is a city in Dominican Republic (34) with a population of about 2,201,941. Its average annual temperature is 26.5°C (80°F), with roughly 1627 mm of rain per year.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
1627
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Santo Domingo Climate
Santo Domingo has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 1627 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
1627
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 66 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 70 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 69 mm |
| April | 26° / 80° | 87 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 191 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 167 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 169 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 204 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 202 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 192 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 131 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 79 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Santo Domingo
The most comfortable months to visit Santo Domingo are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 19°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Santo Domingo are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 1627 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Santo Domingo average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.