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September · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 32/100

Santo Domingo in September

Poor · 32/100Beach 55/100
High / low33° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation208 mm19 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
18.47° N, 69.89° WElevation 24 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
When to goSanto Domingo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec32September
Best timeJan–Mar
September: high / low33° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Santo Domingo averages daytime highs of 33° and night-time lows of 23° — hot weather by day. Expect around 208 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 37%.

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

September scores 32/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th 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 06:28 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 12 h 15 min of daylight. Days shorten by 29 minutes over the month.

Why 32/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%24%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%88%

Beach score this month: 55/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in September

Around Santo Domingo this month

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Santo Domingo Este

Santo Domingo Province · 4.9 km E
32°Sep high
19wet days
33score
Santo Domingo Este
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Santo Domingo Oeste

Santo Domingo Province · 12 km W
33°Sep high
20wet days
30score
Santo Domingo Oeste
ivTop of the table

Dominican Republic's best in September

Where to go in September
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San Juan de la Maguana

San Juan Province
31°Sep high
16wet days
38score
San Juan de la Maguana
Azua
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Azua

Azua Province
32°Sep high
19wet days
37score
Azua
Punta Cana
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3

Punta Cana

La Altagracia Province
32°Sep high
25wet days
34score
Punta Cana
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4

Santo Domingo Este

Santo Domingo Province
32°Sep high
19wet days
33score
Santo Domingo Este
·Questions

Santo Domingo in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Santo Domingo?

September scores 32/100 for Santo Domingo, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 33°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Santo Domingo in September?

Daytime highs average 33°C and night-time lows 23°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Santo Domingo in September?

Santo Domingo receives about 208 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 19 days.

Can you swim in Santo Domingo in September?

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