Climate Insights for Santo Domingo
Climate Overview
The climate in Santo Domingo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,722 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 362 mm of rainfall. Santo Domingo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are November, October, September, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Santo Domingo is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 67.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 14.2 in of rainfall. Santo Domingo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are November, October, September, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.
Temperature
Santo Domingo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 35°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santo Domingo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 95°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 85°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santo Domingo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,722 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 362 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 361 mm less than October, 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.Santo Domingo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 14.3 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 14.2 in less than October, 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.
Wind
Santo Domingo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Santo Domingo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
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. 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. 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.