Climate Insights for Bánica

Bánica, Provincia de Elías Piña, Dominican Republic

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
17°C low
Wettest
May
157mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bánica is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1079mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 157mm of rainfall. Bánica is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Feb Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Nov Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Dec Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17°
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Average
Min

Bánica sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 31°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Apr Precipitation: 106mm May Precipitation: 157mm Jun Precipitation: 117mm Jul Precipitation: 116mm Aug Precipitation: 121mm Sep Precipitation: 145mm Oct Precipitation: 120mm Nov Precipitation: 94mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm
Precipitation

Bánica is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1079mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 157mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 140mm less than May, 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

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Bánica is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bánica, which began on June 21, 2026. Bánica is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 359mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 23°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 25°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 23°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Bánica is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bánica 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
21 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
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