Santo Domingo Weather in December

What's the weather like in Santo Domingo (Distrito Nacional) in December 2024?

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.

Santo Domingo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
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.

December temperatures in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santo Domingo average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santo Domingo average rain in December

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.

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Santo Domingo weather stats

Santo Domingo weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.4°C 90.3°F
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
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