Climate Insights for Rancho Arriba
San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in Rancho Arriba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,522 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rancho Arriba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rancho Arriba is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Rancho Arriba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 59.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Rancho Arriba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rancho Arriba is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.
Temperature
Rancho Arriba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Rancho Arriba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 78°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 64°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Rancho Arriba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,522 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 204 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 56 mm. That's 147 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Rancho Arriba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 8 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.2 in. That's 5.8 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Rancho Arriba 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Rancho Arriba 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Rancho Arriba is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rancho Arriba is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 78°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 Rancho Arriba 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 Rancho Arriba 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.