Climate Insights for Santa Rita
El Seibo, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Rita is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,190 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Rita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Rita 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 21°C.The climate in Santa Rita is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 46.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Rita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Rita 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 70°F.
Temperature
Santa Rita has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Santa Rita has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santa Rita is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,190 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 39 mm. That's 118 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santa Rita is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.5 in. That's 4.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Santa Rita 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 February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Santa Rita is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santa Rita is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santa Rita is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°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 Rita 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 Rita 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.