When is the best time to go to El Cacao

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Cacao, Dominican Republic. 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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El Cacao weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Cacao 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

El Cacao January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 63mm 7.7hrs 11.9hrs

January in El Cacao is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit El Cacao, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in El Cacao and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Cacao with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

El Cacao February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 60mm 8.3hrs 12.3hrs

February in El Cacao is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Cacao, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in El Cacao and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Cacao with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in February »

March

El Cacao March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 55mm 8.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in El Cacao is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in El Cacao and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Cacao with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in March »

April

El Cacao April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 109mm 8.3hrs 13.3hrs

El Cacao's weather in April is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in El Cacao and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Cacao with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in April »

May

El Cacao May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 243mm 7.8hrs 13.8hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in El Cacao and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in El Cacao and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Cacao with around 243mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in May »

June

El Cacao June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 157mm 8.2hrs 11.9hrs

The climate in El Cacao during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in El Cacao and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Cacao with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in June »

July

El Cacao July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 178mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

July in El Cacao is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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 El Cacao.

July is in the summer in El Cacao and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Cacao with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in July »

August

El Cacao August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 163mm 8.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in El Cacao is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in El Cacao and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Cacao with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in August »

September

El Cacao September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 187mm 7.7hrs 13.3hrs

El Cacao's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in El Cacao and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Cacao with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in September »

October

El Cacao October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 197mm 7.3hrs 13.8hrs

October is a wet, humid month in El Cacao and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in El Cacao and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Cacao with around 197mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

El Cacao weather in October »

November

El Cacao November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 109mm 7.5hrs 11.9hrs

The weather in November in El Cacao is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in El Cacao and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Cacao with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Cacao weather in November »

December

El Cacao December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 62mm 7hrs 12.3hrs

December in El Cacao is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit El Cacao, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in El Cacao and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Cacao with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

El Cacao weather in December »

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El Cacao weather stats

El Cacao weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: March 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: February 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 27.1°C 80.8°F
Wettest month: May 243mm 9.6ins
Warmest sea: September 29°C 84.2°F
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