Climate Insights for Santa Cruz de Barahona

Barahona, Dominican Republic

Hottest
September
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
February
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
October
134 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Cruz de Barahona is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 615 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 134 mm of rainfall. Santa Cruz de Barahona is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Santa Cruz de Barahona is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 24.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Santa Cruz de Barahona is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°AprMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°NovMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°F
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Min

Santa Cruz de Barahona has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February 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 5°C between highs and lows.Santa Cruz de Barahona has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 41mmMayPrecipitation: 64mmJunPrecipitation: 44mmJulPrecipitation: 44mmAugPrecipitation: 77mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmOctPrecipitation: 134mmNovPrecipitation: 82mmDecPrecipitation: 14mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inJulPrecipitation: 1.7inAugPrecipitation: 3inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inOctPrecipitation: 5.3inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Santa Cruz de Barahona is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 615 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 134 mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13 mm. That's 121 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.Santa Cruz de Barahona is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Santa Cruz de Barahona 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 February, 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.Santa Cruz de Barahona is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Cruz de Barahona 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 Santa Cruz de Barahona 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
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
29 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in