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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 50/100

Santo Domingo in March

Fair · 50/100Beach 81/100
High / low31° / 21°daily averages
Precipitation67 mm11 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
18.47° N, 69.89° WElevation 24 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
When to goSanto Domingo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50March
Best timeJan–Mar
March: high / low31° / 21°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Santo Domingo averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 21° — hot weather by day. Expect around 67 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Santo Domingo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:49 and sets at 18:50 local time, giving 12 h 01 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 31 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%42%
Dry days · 33%24%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 81/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Santo Domingo this month

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Santo Domingo Este

Santo Domingo Province · 4.9 km E
30°Mar high
11wet days
52score
Santo Domingo Este
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Santo Domingo Oeste

Santo Domingo Province · 12 km W
31°Mar high
12wet days
45score
Santo Domingo Oeste
ivTop of the table

Dominican Republic's best in March

Where to go in March
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San Juan de la Maguana

San Juan Province
30°Mar high
9wet days
60score
San Juan de la Maguana
Azua
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Azua

Azua Province
30°Mar high
9wet days
59score
Azua
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Bonao

Monseñor Nouel
30°Mar high
9wet days
58score
Bonao
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Santo Domingo Este

Santo Domingo Province
30°Mar high
11wet days
52score
Santo Domingo Este
·Questions

Santo Domingo in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Santo Domingo?

March scores 50/100 for Santo Domingo, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 31°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Santo Domingo in March?

Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 21°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Santo Domingo in March?

Santo Domingo receives about 67 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Santo Domingo in March?

The sea averages 27°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.