Climate Insights for El Descanso
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in El Descanso is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 892 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 124 mm of rainfall. El Descanso is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in El Descanso is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 35.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. El Descanso is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.
Temperature
El Descanso has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.El Descanso has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
El Descanso is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 892 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 24 mm. That's 100 mm less than November, 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.El Descanso is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.9 in. That's 3.9 in less than November, 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
El Descanso is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.El Descanso is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit El Descanso is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 83 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit El Descanso is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Descanso 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 El Descanso 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.