When is the best time to go to Santo Domingo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santo Domingo, Costa Rica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Santo Domingo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santo Domingo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Santo Domingo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 124mm 6.8hrs 12.4hrs

The weather in January in Santo Domingo is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santo Domingo.

January is in the winter in Santo Domingo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santo Domingo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 82mm 7.1hrs 12.5hrs

February in Santo Domingo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santo Domingo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Santo Domingo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Santo Domingo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 66mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santo Domingo is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santo Domingo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Santo Domingo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Santo Domingo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 135mm 7.4hrs 13.1hrs

Santo Domingo's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santo Domingo.

April is in the spring in Santo Domingo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Santo Domingo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 355mm 7hrs 13.3hrs

May is a very wet month in Santo Domingo and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Santo Domingo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 355mm 14 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Santo Domingo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 335mm 6.8hrs 12.4hrs

Santo Domingo's weather in June is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Santo Domingo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 335mm 13.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Santo Domingo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 312mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

July in Santo Domingo is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Santo Domingo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 312mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Santo Domingo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 325mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Santo Domingo is characteristically warm and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Santo Domingo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 325mm 12.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Santo Domingo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 424mm 6.2hrs 13.1hrs

Santo Domingo's weather in September is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Santo Domingo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 424mm 16.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Santo Domingo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 419mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet month in Santo Domingo and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Santo Domingo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 419mm 16.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Santo Domingo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 320mm 6.4hrs 12.4hrs

Santo Domingo's weather in November is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Santo Domingo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 320mm 12.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Santo Domingo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 234mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

December in Santo Domingo is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santo Domingo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Santo Domingo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 234mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Santo Domingo weather stats

Santo Domingo weather statistics
Hottest month: May 22.8°C 73°F
Driest month: March 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: March 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: September 424mm 16.7ins
Warmest sea: May 29°C 84.2°F
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