Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in August
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 180mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
180mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
65
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 180mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August is one of Santo Domingo's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August180mm average rain
August is wetter than Santo Domingo's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.8 hours average sun
August is brighter than Santo Domingo's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to June and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°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 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August65 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Marriott
JW Marriott Hotel Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & CasinoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sheraton Santo Domingo HotelSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Courtyard Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Courtyard Santo Domingo PiantiniSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Four Points by Sheraton Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic