Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic in December
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 180mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
180mm
Sun
6h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 180mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Las Terrenas, 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 monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December180mm average rain
December sits near Las Terrenas' 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 hours average sun
December is one of Las Terrenas' 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
December27°C average sea
December is close to Las Terrenas' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December67 weather score
December sits close to Las Terrenas' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
