Climate Insights for Santo Domingo
Nacozari de García, Sonora, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Santo Domingo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 376 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 74 mm of rainfall. Santo Domingo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Santo Domingo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 14.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Santo Domingo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Santo Domingo vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Santo Domingo vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Santo Domingo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 376 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 mm. That's 71 mm less than July, 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.Santo Domingo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.8 in less than July, 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
Santo Domingo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Santo Domingo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Santo Domingo is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 16 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Santo Domingo is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 100°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santo Domingo 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 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.