Climate Insights for Otra Banda

Higüey, Provincia de La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

Hottest
September
31°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
November
148mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Otra Banda is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1133mm of precipitation falls per year. Otra Banda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Otra Banda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Feb Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Mar Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Apr Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Dec Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Otra Banda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 44mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 56mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm May Precipitation: 118mm Jun Precipitation: 82mm Jul Precipitation: 99mm Aug Precipitation: 121mm Sep Precipitation: 133mm Oct Precipitation: 142mm Nov Precipitation: 148mm Dec Precipitation: 56mm
Precipitation

Otra Banda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1133mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 148mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 44mm. That's 104mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Otra Banda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Otra Banda, which began on March 20, 2026. Otra Banda is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 301mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 423mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 25°
Apr 25°
May 26°
Jun 27°
Jul 27°
Aug 28°
Sep 28°
Oct 27°
Nov 26°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Otra Banda is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Otra Banda 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
22 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
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