Climate Insights for Quisqueya

San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
February
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
October
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Quisqueya is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,028 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 150 mm of rainfall. Quisqueya 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Quisqueya is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 40.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. Quisqueya 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°FebMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°MarMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°AprMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°F
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Min

Quisqueya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Quisqueya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 36mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmMayPrecipitation: 112mmJunPrecipitation: 79mmJulPrecipitation: 95mmAugPrecipitation: 121mmSepPrecipitation: 124mmOctPrecipitation: 150mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmDecPrecipitation: 44mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inAugPrecipitation: 4.8inSepPrecipitation: 4.9inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inDecPrecipitation: 1.7in
Precipitation

Quisqueya is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,028 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28 mm. That's 122 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.Quisqueya is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 4.8 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Quisqueya 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.Quisqueya is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quisqueya 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 Quisqueya 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
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
14 km/h9 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
14 km/h9 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
30 °C85 °F
14 km/h9 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
14 km/h9 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
30 °C85 °F
12 km/h8 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h9 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in