Climate Insights for Rancho de la Guardia

Hondo Valle, Elías Piña, Dominican Republic

Hottest
August
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
October
131 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rancho de la Guardia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 793 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 131 mm of rainfall. Rancho de la Guardia 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Rancho de la Guardia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 31.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.1 in of rainfall. Rancho de la Guardia 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°JulMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°AugMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°OctMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°NovMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°F
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Rancho de la Guardia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Rancho de la Guardia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 87°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 93mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmJunPrecipitation: 55mmJulPrecipitation: 53mmAugPrecipitation: 94mmSepPrecipitation: 119mmOctPrecipitation: 131mmNovPrecipitation: 72mmDecPrecipitation: 17mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inJunPrecipitation: 2.2inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inAugPrecipitation: 3.7inSepPrecipitation: 4.7inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Rancho de la Guardia is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 793 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 14 mm. That's 116 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.Rancho de la Guardia is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 4.6 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Rancho de la Guardia 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 June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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.Rancho de la Guardia 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr23°74°F
May24°75°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul25°77°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep25°76°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Rancho de la Guardia is during January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rancho de la Guardia is during January, February, March, April, May, June, 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 87°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 de la Guardia 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 de la Guardia 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
17 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C69 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in