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Santo Domingo weather forecast — today & tomorrow

29°

Thunderstorm

High: 33° · Low: 25° · Feels like 33°

Rain expected around 10:00. Gusts up to 29 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 54% 29°
10:00 78% 30°
11:00 90% 32°
12:00 79% 32°
13:00 55% 32°
14:00 35% 33°
15:00 26% 31°
16:00 21% 31°
17:00 16% 31°
18:00 10% 30°
19:00 3% 29°
20:00 · 29°
21:00 1% 28°
22:00 6% 28°
23:00 8% 27°
00:00 6% 27°
01:00 2% 26°
02:00 · 26°
03:00 1% 25°
04:00 3% 25°
05:00 4% 25°
06:00 1% 25°
07:00 · 25°
08:00 · 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    38° / 30°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 90%
    Wind
    16 km/h E
    UV index
    9 · Very high
    Sun
    6:16 / 19:15

Details

Air quality
54 Moderate
PM2.5 22 · PM10 42

Santo Domingo's Climate

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic, sitting on the Caribbean coast of southern Hispaniola with a hot, humid tropical climate and steady temperatures all year. Daytime highs are usually 29–32°C and nights around 21–24°C, tempered by sea-breeze trade winds. Instead of hot and cold seasons, it has a relatively dry stretch (December to March) and a rainy season with two peaks, in May–June and again in August–November. It also lies within the Atlantic hurricane belt, with the peak storm season from August to October. The UV index stays very high for much of the year.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?

The dry season from December to March is best: little rain, warm sunshine, comfortable humidity and outside the hurricane season.

What are the hottest months in Santo Domingo?

July to September are hottest, with daytime highs usually 31–33°C and high humidity that feels muggy despite the sea breeze.

When is hurricane season in Santo Domingo?

The Atlantic hurricane season runs June to November, peaking from August to October, when storms can bring heavy rain and strong winds.

Does Santo Domingo have a cold season?

No, the tropical climate stays warm year-round; even in January, the coolest month, overnight lows rarely fall below 20°C.

Nearby locations

Santiago de los CaballerosSanto Domingo OesteSanto Domingo Este

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