Santo Domingo weather
At 3:30 PM local time it was thunderstorm and 28°C (82°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santo Domingo, Villa Clara Province, Cuba.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 71%
- Chance of rain
- 44%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Sep
About Santo Domingo weather
Is it raining in Santo Domingo right now?
Yes. It’s thunderstorm and 28° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Santo Domingo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 21–23°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Santo Domingo lately?
In the past 7 days, Santo Domingo had 7 rainy days and 34.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Santo Domingo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Santo Domingo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santo Domingo is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Santo Domingo?
September is the wettest month, with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 13 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Santo Domingo?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Santo Domingo have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is September at about 79 mm (3.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months