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Dominican Republic's national averages run from 27 °C in January to 30 °C in August, with rainfall between 35 mm in February and 134 mm in October and 6.6–7.9 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 32 regions span 26–32 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Region
- North America
- TZ
- America/Bogota
- Area
- 48,440 km²
Best months to visit
When Dominican Republic shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2 | 19.1 | 17.3 | 28.4 |
| February | 27.3 | 19.3 | 17.7 | 28.6 |
| March | 27.8 | 19.9 | 18.1 | 29.4 |
| April | 28.2 | 21.1 | 19.4 | 29.9 |
| May | 29.0 | 22.2 | 20.8 | 30.5 |
| June | 29.8 | 22.8 | 21.7 | 31.1 |
| July | 30.2 | 23.0 | 22.0 | 31.6 |
| August | 30.4 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 31.7 |
| September | 30.2 | 23.0 | 22.0 | 31.5 |
| October | 29.5 | 22.4 | 21.1 | 31.0 |
| November | 28.4 | 21.3 | 19.8 | 29.7 |
| December | 27.7 | 20.0 | 18.1 | 29.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 36 |
| February | 35 |
| March | 63 |
| April | 103 |
| May | 122 |
| June | 78 |
| July | 84 |
| August | 111 |
| September | 125 |
| October | 134 |
| November | 107 |
| December | 43 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.4 |
| February | 7.6 |
| March | 7.7 |
| April | 7.2 |
| May | 7.2 |
| June | 7.9 |
| July | 7.9 |
| August | 7.7 |
| September | 7.4 |
| October | 6.8 |
| November | 6.6 |
| December | 7.2 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3 | 5.3 | 12.8 |
| February | 9.2 | 5.6 | 12.4 |
| March | 8.4 | 5.2 | 11.8 |
| April | 7.9 | 5.0 | 10.8 |
| May | 7.9 | 5.7 | 10.3 |
| June | 8.5 | 6.1 | 10.7 |
| July | 9.2 | 6.9 | 11.4 |
| August | 8.6 | 6.2 | 11.0 |
| September | 7.1 | 4.5 | 10.2 |
| October | 6.6 | 4.2 | 9.9 |
| November | 7.2 | 4.7 | 10.0 |
| December | 8.1 | 5.2 | 11.5 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Dominican Republic
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Dominican Republic, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedBeach and boat trips
Limited August–October · at its best December–April
Sources: 101holidays.co.uk, belizewithalvin.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
32 regions
Dominican Republic, taken apart
- Azua26–28 °C yr
- Baoruco29–32 °C yr
- Barahona27–30 °C yr
- Dajabón29–33 °C yr
- Duarte28–32 °C yr
- El Seibo28–31 °C yr
- Espaillat27–31 °C yr
- Hato Mayor28–31 °C yr
- Hermanas Mirabal28–32 °C yr
- Independencia27–30 °C yr
- La Altagracia27–30 °C yr
- La Estrelleta28–31 °C yr
- La Romana29–32 °C yr
- La Vega24–28 °C yr
- María Trinidad Sánchez27–31 °C yr
- Monseñor Nouel24–28 °C yr
- Monte Cristi30–34 °C yr
- Monte Plata28–31 °C yr
- Nacional29–31 °C yr
- Pedernales27–30 °C yr
- Peravia27–29 °C yr
- Puerto Plata28–31 °C yr
- Samaná28–31 °C yr
- San Cristóbal27–30 °C yr
- San José de Ocoa24–27 °C yr
- San Juan25–28 °C yr
- San Pedro de Macorís28–30 °C yr
- Santiago26–30 °C yr
- Santiago Rodríguez28–32 °C yr
- Santo Domingo28–31 °C yr
- Sánchez Ramírez28–32 °C yr
- Valverde29–34 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Dominican Republic
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in Dominican Republic, in order
- JanJanuary27.2°C · 36 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 36 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 36 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary27.3°C · 35 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 35 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 35 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch27.8°C · 63 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 63 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 63 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril28.2°C · 103 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 103 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 103 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay29.0°C · 122 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 122 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 122 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune29.8°C · 78 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 78 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 78 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly30.2°C · 84 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 84 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 84 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust30.4°C · 111 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 111 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 111 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.2°C · 125 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 125 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 125 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober29.5°C · 134 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 134 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 134 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.4°C · 107 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 107 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 107 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.7°C · 43 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 43 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 43 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
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