Climate Insights for Higo Grande
Pedernales, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in Higo Grande is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 758 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 149 mm of rainfall. Higo Grande is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Higo Grande is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 29.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. Higo Grande is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Higo Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 31°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Higo Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 88°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Higo Grande is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 758 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 149 mm of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15 mm. That's 135 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.Higo Grande is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 5.3 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
Higo Grande is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Higo Grande 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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
The best time to visit Higo Grande is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 mm per month. By contrast, August 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 Higo Grande is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, August 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 Higo Grande 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 Higo Grande 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.