Santo Domingo weather
At 2:30 PM local time it was thunderstorm and 28°C (83°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (6.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santo Domingo, Nacional, Dominican Republic.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 80%
- Chance of rain
- 86%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (6.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–MarOff season May, Aug–Nov
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 3 PM, 4 PM (6.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Santo Domingo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–31° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Santo Domingo lately?
In the past 7 days, Santo Domingo had 6 rainy days and 59.7 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 Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Aug–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Santo Domingo?
May is the wettest month, with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Santo Domingo?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Santo Domingo have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 68 mm (2.7 in).
How warm is the sea in Santo Domingo?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Santo Domingo weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months