Climate Insights for El Tanque

Sabana de la Mar, Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic

Hottest
September
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low68°F low
Wettest
May
183 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Tanque is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,442 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Tanque receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Tanque is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in El Tanque is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 56.8 in of precipitation falls per year. El Tanque receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Tanque is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°F
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El Tanque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.El Tanque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 88°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 49mmFebPrecipitation: 42mmMarPrecipitation: 80mmAprPrecipitation: 148mmMayPrecipitation: 183mmJunPrecipitation: 115mmJulPrecipitation: 136mmAugPrecipitation: 145mmSepPrecipitation: 162mmOctPrecipitation: 164mmNovPrecipitation: 152mmDecPrecipitation: 66mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inAprPrecipitation: 5.8inMayPrecipitation: 7.2inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inJulPrecipitation: 5.4inAugPrecipitation: 5.7inSepPrecipitation: 6.4inOctPrecipitation: 6.5inNovPrecipitation: 6inDecPrecipitation: 2.6in
Precipitation

El Tanque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,442 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 42 mm. That's 141 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Tanque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.7 in. That's 5.6 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

El Tanque is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.El Tanque is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°74°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr25°77°F
May26°79°F
Jun27°80°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep27°80°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit El Tanque is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 59 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit El Tanque is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°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 El Tanque 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 Tanque 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in