Climate Insights for Santa Cruz de Mao
Mao, Valverde, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Cruz de Mao is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 617 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 85 mm of rainfall. Santa Cruz de Mao 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 19°C.The climate in Santa Cruz de Mao is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 24.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 3.3 in of rainfall. Santa Cruz de Mao 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 65°F.
Temperature
Santa Cruz de Mao sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 34°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Cruz de Mao sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 93°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santa Cruz de Mao is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 617 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 68 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 Mao is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.7 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
Santa Cruz de Mao is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Cruz de Mao 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 July, averaging 7mph, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Mao is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Mao is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 93°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 Santa Cruz de Mao 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 Mao 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.