San Cristóbal weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. Like most weather services, we show San Cristóbal at one spot: San Cristóbal, its largest city. At 2:45 PM local time it was thunderstorm and 27°C (80°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (5.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Jan–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 93%
- Chance of rain
- 86%
- Rain
- 0.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (5.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–MarOff season May, Aug–Nov
About San Cristóbal weather
Is it raining in San Cristóbal right now?
Yes. It’s thunderstorm and 27° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (5.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in San Cristóbal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–23°. 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 San Cristóbal lately?
In the past 7 days, San Cristóbal had 6 rainy days and 60.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for San Cristóbal?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
San Cristóbal weather by month
When is the best time to visit San Cristóbal?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal?
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 San Cristóbal?
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 San Cristóbal 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).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for San Cristóbal), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in San Cristóbal
Weather can differ a lot within San Cristóbal: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal | Jan–Mar | None | 29–31°C | 580 mm |
| Bajos de Haina | Jan–Mar | None | 29–31°C | 580 mm |
| Villa Altagracia | Jan–Mar | None | 29–31°C | 580 mm |