Climate Insights for Santo Domingo Oeste
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Climate Overview
The climate in Santo Domingo Oeste is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santo Domingo Oeste receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santo Domingo Oeste 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Santo Domingo Oeste is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 42.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Santo Domingo Oeste receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santo Domingo Oeste 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.
Temperature
Santo Domingo Oeste sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santo Domingo Oeste sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 89°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santo Domingo Oeste is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 141 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 35 mm. That's 106 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santo Domingo Oeste is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.4 in. That's 4.2 in less than August, 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 Oeste 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 10km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santo Domingo Oeste 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 6mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santo Domingo Oeste is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, September 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 Santo Domingo Oeste is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°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 Santo Domingo Oeste 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 Oeste 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.