Climate Insights for Los Ranchitos
San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in Los Ranchitos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 949 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 135 mm of rainfall. Los Ranchitos 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 19°C.The climate in Los Ranchitos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 37.4 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Los Ranchitos 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 67°F.
Temperature
Los Ranchitos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Los Ranchitos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Los Ranchitos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 949 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 30 mm. That's 105 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.Los Ranchitos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.2 in. That's 4.1 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
Los Ranchitos 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 February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Los Ranchitos 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 February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 Los Ranchitos is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Los Ranchitos is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°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 Los Ranchitos 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 Los Ranchitos 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.