Climate Insights for Ranchito

San José de las Matas, Santiago, Dominican Republic

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
May
255 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ranchito is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,520 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 255 mm of rainfall. Ranchito 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 15°C.The climate in Ranchito is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 59.8 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 10.1 in of rainfall. Ranchito 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 59°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°MarMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MayMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°JunMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°JulMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°AugMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°DecMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°F
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Ranchito sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ranchito sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 83°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 67°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 107mmAprPrecipitation: 188mmMayPrecipitation: 255mmJunPrecipitation: 140mmJulPrecipitation: 82mmAugPrecipitation: 132mmSepPrecipitation: 194mmOctPrecipitation: 188mmNovPrecipitation: 126mmDecPrecipitation: 35mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inAprPrecipitation: 7.4inMayPrecipitation: 10.1inJunPrecipitation: 5.5inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inAugPrecipitation: 5.2inSepPrecipitation: 7.6inOctPrecipitation: 7.4inNovPrecipitation: 5inDecPrecipitation: 1.4in
Precipitation

Ranchito is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,520 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 255 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29 mm. That's 227 mm less than May, 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.Ranchito is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 10 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 8.9 in less than May, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Ranchito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ranchito is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb20°67°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr21°70°F
May22°72°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Ranchito is during January, February, July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ranchito is during January, February, July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°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 Ranchito 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 Ranchito 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
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h5 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
255 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in