Climate in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 24.7°C and the city receives roughly 1400 mm of precipitation across 125 rainy days a year, with around 1388 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 30°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 19.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Santo Domingo is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Santo Domingo receives about 1400 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 125 rainy days. The wettest month is Oct and the driest is Feb.

Santo Domingo sees an estimated 1388 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Santo Domingo are Feb, Jan, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Santo Domingo has a climate comfort score of 85/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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