Climate Insights for Sánchez

Sánchez, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic

Hottest
September
32°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
September
128mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sánchez is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1019mm of precipitation falls per year. Sánchez receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sánchez is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Mar Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Apr Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jul Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Oct Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Nov Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Dec Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23°
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Average
Min

Sánchez has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°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: 45mm Feb Precipitation: 45mm Mar Precipitation: 65mm Apr Precipitation: 98mm May Precipitation: 105mm Jun Precipitation: 65mm Jul Precipitation: 80mm Aug Precipitation: 94mm Sep Precipitation: 128mm Oct Precipitation: 108mm Nov Precipitation: 122mm Dec Precipitation: 65mm
Precipitation

Sánchez is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1019mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 128mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 45mm. That's 83mm less than September, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Sánchez is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Sánchez, which began on September 23, 2026. Sánchez 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 268mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 239mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 155mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

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

The best time to visit Sánchez is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 45mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°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 Sánchez 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
29 °C
11 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
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