When is the best time to go to San Cristóbal

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit San Cristóbal, 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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San Cristóbal weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Cristóbal 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

San Cristóbal January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 70mm 8hrs 11.9hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in San Cristóbal during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Cristóbal, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in San Cristóbal and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 70mm 2.8 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

San Cristóbal February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 56mm 8.7hrs 12.3hrs

February in San Cristóbal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Cristóbal, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in San Cristóbal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

San Cristóbal March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 55mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in San Cristóbal is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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 San Cristóbal.

March is in the spring in San Cristóbal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

San Cristóbal April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 84mm 8.8hrs 13.3hrs

San Cristóbal's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little 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 San Cristóbal.

April is in the spring in San Cristóbal and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 84mm 3.3 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

San Cristóbal May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 239mm 8.3hrs 13.7hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in San Cristóbal and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in San Cristóbal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 239mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

San Cristóbal June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 208mm 8.4hrs 11.9hrs

The weather in June in San Cristóbal is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

June is in the summer in San Cristóbal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 208mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

San Cristóbal July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 186mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

July in San Cristóbal is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in San Cristóbal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

San Cristóbal August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 194mm 8.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in San Cristóbal is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in San Cristóbal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 194mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

San Cristóbal September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 190mm 7.9hrs 13.3hrs

San Cristóbal'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 San Cristóbal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in San Cristóbal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

San Cristóbal October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 224mm 7.4hrs 13.7hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in San Cristóbal and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in San Cristóbal and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 224mm 8.8 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

San Cristóbal November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 104mm 7.9hrs 11.9hrs

November is a damp, humid month in San Cristóbal and the temperature is generally hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in San Cristóbal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

San Cristóbal December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 66mm 7.3hrs 12.3hrs

December in San Cristóbal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in San Cristóbal and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 66mm 2.6 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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San Cristóbal weather stats

San Cristóbal weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: March 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: February 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 29.2°C 84.6°F
Wettest month: May 239mm 9.4ins
Warmest sea: September 29°C 84.2°F
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