Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Weather
Santo Domingo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 97°F (36°C) is about 23°F (13°C) above the typical July high of 74°F (23°C).
Current conditions in detail
Santo Domingo weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Santo Domingo looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 98° and an overnight low of 66°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Santo Domingo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Santo Domingo
Located in Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo experiences a subtropical highland climate with spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. Afternoon temperatures peak near 74°F (23°C) in August and dip to about 67°F (20°C) in January, with around 49.9 inches (1267 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Santo Domingo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 67°F (20°C)
- Record high: 83°F (28°C) · Record low: 43°F (6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (19 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 74°F (23°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 67°F (20°C) and lows around 53°F (11°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 83°F (28°C) and dropped as low as 43°F (6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.7 inches (145 mm) of rain over 19 days, while December is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Santo Domingo brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Santo Domingo is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Santo Domingo brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 59 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Santo Domingo is mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (20°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Santo Domingo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 53° | 13 | 3.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 84% |
| February | 67° | 53° | 15 | 3.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 86% |
| March | 68° | 53° | 15 | 5.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 83% |
| April | 70° | 56° | 20 | 5.6 in | 10.7 h/day | 84% |
| May | 72° | 57° | 19 | 5.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 81% |
| June | 74° | 58° | 16 | 3.4 in | 11.8 h/day | 79% |
| July | 74° | 59° | 17 | 3.2 in | 11.7 h/day | 81% |
| August | 74° | 59° | 18 | 4.8 in | 11.3 h/day | 81% |
| September | 74° | 59° | 22 | 4.7 in | 10.4 h/day | 83% |
| October | 72° | 58° | 20 | 4.0 in | 9.8 h/day | 84% |
| November | 70° | 56° | 17 | 4.2 in | 9.8 h/day | 87% |
| December | 68° | 54° | 15 | 2.9 in | 10.1 h/day | 87% |