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, Panama. 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
26°C 77mm 6.3hrs 12.4hrs

Santo Domingo's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santo Domingo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Santo Domingo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 77mm 3 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santo Domingo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 52mm 6.7hrs 12.6hrs

February in Santo Domingo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santo Domingo, with some very 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 a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 52mm 2 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Santo Domingo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 68mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santo Domingo is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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.

March is in the spring in Santo Domingo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 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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April

Santo Domingo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 143mm 6.1hrs 13hrs

Santo Domingo's weather in April is typically hot, humid and 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.

April is in the spring in Santo Domingo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Santo Domingo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 280mm 6hrs 13.2hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Santo Domingo and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Santo Domingo.

May is in the spring in Santo Domingo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 280mm 11 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Santo Domingo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 299mm 5.9hrs 12.4hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in Santo Domingo and the temperature is generally 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 Santo Domingo.

June is in the summer in Santo Domingo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Santo Domingo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 279mm 5.9hrs 12.6hrs

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

July is in the summer in Santo Domingo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Santo Domingo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 352mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Santo Domingo is characteristically hot, humid and very 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 Santo Domingo.

August is in the summer in Santo Domingo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 352mm 13.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Santo Domingo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 357mm 5.2hrs 13hrs

Santo Domingo's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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 Santo Domingo.

September is in the fall / autumn in Santo Domingo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 357mm 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Santo Domingo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 514mm 5.1hrs 13.2hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo.

October is in the fall / autumn in Santo Domingo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 514mm 20.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Santo Domingo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 317mm 5.1hrs 12.4hrs

The climate in Santo Domingo during November can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

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 Santo Domingo.

November is in the fall / autumn in Santo Domingo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 317mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Santo Domingo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 144mm 5.8hrs 12.6hrs

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

December is in the winter in Santo Domingo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santo Domingo with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Santo Domingo weather stats

Santo Domingo weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: February 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: February 6.7hrs
Coldest month: November 28.1°C 82.6°F
Wettest month: October 514mm 20.2ins
Warmest sea: April 29.1°C 84.4°F
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