Climate Insights for Santo Domingo Este
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in Santo Domingo Este is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,231 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santo Domingo Este receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santo Domingo Este 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Santo Domingo Este is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 48.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Santo Domingo Este receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santo Domingo Este 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.
Temperature
Santo Domingo Este has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Santo Domingo Este has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santo Domingo Este is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,231 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40 mm. That's 131 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.Santo Domingo Este is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.6 in. That's 5.2 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
Santo Domingo Este is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santo Domingo Este is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santo Domingo Este 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 Santo Domingo Este 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.