Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Dominican Republic in August
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
125mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
67
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h 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
August32°C average high
August 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
August125mm average rain
August 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
August8.2 hours average sun
August is one of Dominican Republic's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August24°C average sea
August 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
August67 weather score
August 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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