Climate Insights for La Caya
Laguna Salada, Valverde, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in La Caya is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 667 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 90 mm of rainfall. La Caya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in La Caya is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 26.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. La Caya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.
Temperature
La Caya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.La Caya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 92°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
La Caya is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 667 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 90 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27 mm. That's 63 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.La Caya is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 2.5 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
La Caya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.La Caya 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 July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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 La Caya is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit La Caya is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°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 La Caya 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 La Caya 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.