Monthly climate guide
Santo Domingo weather in August
With highs near 31°C (87°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), August feels hot in Santo Domingo. Rainfall averages about 17 mm (very dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 77%.
- August sits in Santo Domingo's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- August is Santo Domingo's second warmest month.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 87% less rain than Santo Domingo's average.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
31°C
87°F
Avg low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
17 mm
very dry
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
77%
cloud · often cloudy
Santo Domingo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 20°C / 68°F | 267 mm | 85% | 90% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 20°C / 69°F | 279 mm | 88% | 90% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 299 mm | 88% | 89% |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 21°C / 69°F | 261 mm | 87% | 84% |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 20°C / 68°F | 175 mm | 87% | 85% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 67°F | 69 mm | 84% | 83% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 66°F | 30 mm | 79% | 78% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 19°C / 66°F | 17 mm | 71% | 77% |
| September | 32°C / 89°F | 20°C / 67°F | 22 mm | 68% | 76% |
| October | 31°C / 87°F | 20°C / 67°F | 56 mm | 70% | 84% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 67°F | 58 mm | 71% | 81% |
| December | 30°C / 85°F | 20°C / 68°F | 99 mm | 75% | 86% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is August a good time to visit Santo Domingo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Santo Domingo →Other Ecuador cities in August
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Santo Domingo in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Santo Domingo?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Santo Domingo, with highs around 31°C and about 17 mm of rain.
How warm is Santo Domingo in August?
Average highs are about 31°C (87°F) and average lows about 19°C (66°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Santo Domingo in August?
Santo Domingo typically gets around 17 mm of rain in August — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Santo Domingo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.