Climate Insights for Santo Domingo
Departamento Capayán, Catamarca, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Santo Domingo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 664 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 152 mm of rainfall. Santo Domingo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between April and July.The climate in Santo Domingo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 26.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Santo Domingo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between April and July.
Temperature
Temperatures in Santo Domingo vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Santo Domingo vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Santo Domingo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 664 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 152 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 147 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between April and July, totalling around 9cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Santo Domingo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.8 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between April and July, totalling around 4in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Santo Domingo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santo Domingo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santo Domingo is during March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 65 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santo Domingo is during March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santo Domingo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santo Domingo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.