Dominican Republic Weather
🇩🇴 2 cities covered · North America
· tropical wet-and-dry, subtropical highland climates
Warmest city
Punta Cana
Coolest city
Santo Domingo
Sunniest city
Punta Cana
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in the Dominican Republic at a glance
Weather in the Dominican Republic spans 2 distinct climate types, from tropical wet-and-dry to subtropical highland across the 2 cities we cover. Punta Cana is typically the warmest spot, averaging 80°F (26°C) across the year, while Santo Domingo runs coolest at 63°F (17°C) - A spread of about 17°F (9°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Punta Cana - annual average 80°
- Coolest city: Santo Domingo - annual average 63°
- Sunniest city: Punta Cana (11.0 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate types: tropical wet-and-dry, subtropical highland
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Punta Cana leads with about 11.0 hours of sun per day on average. Punta Cana is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1287 mm (50.7 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, December to March brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across the Dominican Republic today
Dominican Republic cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana | 80° | Sep · 86° | Feb · 74° | 236 | 11.0 | 0 |
| Santo Domingo | 63° | Aug · 74° | Jan · 53° | 208 | 10.6 | 0 |
Dominican Republic weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74° | 63° | 15 | 10.2 h/day |
| February | 73° | 63° | 16 | 10.7 h/day |
| March | 74° | 64° | 15 | 10.9 h/day |
| April | 76° | 65° | 19 | 11.2 h/day |
| May | 78° | 67° | 19 | 11.4 h/day |
| June | 79° | 68° | 18 | 11.9 h/day |
| July | 79° | 69° | 20 | 11.6 h/day |
| August | 80° | 69° | 21 | 11.2 h/day |
| September | 80° | 69° | 20 | 10.4 h/day |
| October | 79° | 68° | 21 | 9.9 h/day |
| November | 76° | 66° | 20 | 9.8 h/day |
| December | 75° | 65° | 17 | 10.4 h/day |
Dominican Republic weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in the Dominican Republic?
Among the cities we cover, Punta Cana is the warmest, averaging 80°F (26°C) across the year. Its hottest month is September, with highs near 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest city in the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo runs coldest, averaging 63°F (17°C) for the year; January lows average 53°F (11°C).
What is the sunniest city in the Dominican Republic?
Punta Cana, with about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit the Dominican Republic?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in the Dominican Republic?
Snow is essentially absent in the Dominican Republic cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of the Dominican Republic like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry, subtropical highland climates. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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