Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Dominican Republic Average Monthly Weather
Weather score71Very good annual avg
Best months: February, March, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 7.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1358mm. Sea temperatures average 23°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
1358mm
Annual total
Sun
7.6h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
71
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July32°C average high
July is one of Dominican Republic's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July108mm average rain
July sits near Dominican Republic's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July8 hours average sun
July is brighter than Dominican Republic's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July24°C average sea
July sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July68 weather score
July scores below Dominican Republic's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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