Climate Insights for Santiago de los Caballeros

Santiago, Dominican Republic

Hottest
August
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
September
89 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santiago de los Caballeros is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 675 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 89 mm of rainfall. Santiago de los Caballeros 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 19°C.The climate in Santiago de los Caballeros is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 26.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 3.5 in of rainfall. Santiago de los Caballeros 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 66°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°JunMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°JulMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°F
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Santiago de los Caballeros sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 33°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santiago de los Caballeros sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 91°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 27mmMarPrecipitation: 59mmAprPrecipitation: 69mmMayPrecipitation: 70mmJunPrecipitation: 37mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmAugPrecipitation: 62mmSepPrecipitation: 89mmOctPrecipitation: 84mmNovPrecipitation: 77mmDecPrecipitation: 36mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inNovPrecipitation: 3inDecPrecipitation: 1.4in
Precipitation

Santiago de los Caballeros is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 675 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27 mm. That's 62 mm 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.Santiago de los Caballeros is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 2.4 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Santiago de los Caballeros 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 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.Santiago de los Caballeros 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

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr25°76°F
May26°79°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep27°80°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec24°74°F

The best time to visit Santiago de los Caballeros is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santiago de los Caballeros is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 91°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 Santiago de los Caballeros 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 Santiago de los Caballeros 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
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
31 °C89 °F
9 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
31 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in