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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 36/100

Santo Domingo in October

Mixed · 36/100Beach 59/100
High / low32° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation194 mm17 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
18.47° N, 69.89° WElevation 24 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
When to goSanto Domingo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
Best timeJan–Mar
October: high / low32° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Santo Domingo averages daytime highs of 32° and night-time lows of 23° — hot weather by day. Expect around 194 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 36/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th 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 06:34 and sets at 18:18 local time, giving 11 h 44 min of daylight. Days shorten by 29 minutes over the month.

Why 36/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%29%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%95%

Beach score this month: 59/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in October

Around Santo Domingo this month

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Santo Domingo Este

Santo Domingo Province · 4.9 km E
32°Oct high
17wet days
37score
Santo Domingo Este
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Santo Domingo Oeste

Santo Domingo Province · 12 km W
32°Oct high
18wet days
35score
Santo Domingo Oeste
ivTop of the table

Dominican Republic's best in October

Where to go in October
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San Juan de la Maguana

San Juan Province
30°Oct high
16wet days
43score
San Juan de la Maguana
Azua
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Azua

Azua Province
31°Oct high
17wet days
41score
Azua
Punta Cana
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3

Punta Cana

La Altagracia Province
32°Oct high
22wet days
38score
Punta Cana
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4

Santo Domingo Este

Santo Domingo Province
32°Oct high
17wet days
37score
Santo Domingo Este
·Questions

Santo Domingo in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Santo Domingo?

October scores 36/100 for Santo Domingo, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 32°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Santo Domingo in October?

Daytime highs average 32°C and night-time lows 23°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Santo Domingo in October?

Santo Domingo receives about 194 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 17 days.

Can you swim in Santo Domingo in October?

The sea averages 29°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.