Santo Domingo in December
The weather in December
In December, Santo Domingo averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 21° — hot weather by day. Expect around 85 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.
Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
December scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Santo Domingo. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 18:06 local time, giving 11 h 02 min of daylight. Days shorten by 4 minutes over the month.
Why 43/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Santo Domingo this month
Santo Domingo Este
Santo Domingo Oeste
Dominican Republic's best in December
Bonao
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Santo Domingo in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Santo Domingo?
December scores 43/100 for Santo Domingo, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 31°C with 16 wet days.
How warm is Santo Domingo in December?
Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 21°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Santo Domingo in December?
Santo Domingo receives about 85 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 16 days.
Can you swim in Santo Domingo in December?
The sea averages 28°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.