The climate in Santo Domingo during December can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Santo Domingo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
Average temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 85 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.4°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santo Domingo in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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Driest month: | January | 63mm 2.5ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 8.5hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
Wettest month: | August | 239mm 9.4ins |