Climate Insights for Higüey

La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

Hottest
August
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
October
129 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Higüey is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 932 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 129 mm of rainfall. Higüey is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Higüey is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 36.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.1 in of rainfall. Higüey is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°AprMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°JulMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°F
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Min

Higüey has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Higüey has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 34mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 72mmMayPrecipitation: 98mmJunPrecipitation: 65mmJulPrecipitation: 82mmAugPrecipitation: 96mmSepPrecipitation: 114mmOctPrecipitation: 129mmNovPrecipitation: 125mmDecPrecipitation: 45mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inAugPrecipitation: 3.8inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inDecPrecipitation: 1.8in
Precipitation

Higüey is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 932 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 129 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 30 mm. That's 99 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Higüey is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.2 in. That's 3.9 in less than October, 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Higüey is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Higüey is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Higüey 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 Higüey 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
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
30 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C78 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
31 °C89 °F
13 km/h8 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in