Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Dominican Republic in December
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
108mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°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
December29°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December108mm average rain
December 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
December6.6 hours average sun
December is one of Dominican Republic's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December23°C average sea
December is close to Dominican Republic's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December71 weather score
December sits close to Dominican Republic's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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