Weather in Santo Domingo Este

14-day forecast · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 10:53 pm (AST)

Now · light drizzle 80 °F

Feels like: 89 °F
Low / high: 74 / 84 °F
Rain: 98% · 0.19 in
Wind: 6 mph SE

→ 29.95 inHg · steady UV 7 · high

Today in Santo Domingo Este: drizzle, 74 °F to 84 °F, with a 98% chance of rain (0.19 in) and a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Tomorrow, light showers, 75 °F to 82 °F and a 75% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Saturday 31, at 88 °F.

Measured now at the airport

Santo Domingo/Améric (MDSD), 12 mi away · 53 min ago

Visibility6.2 mi or more

WeatherNothing to note

Temperature79 °F

Wind7 mph from the south

It's what the airport's weather station measured, not a forecast: on the coast, wind and fog can be different. Airports report every 30 or 60 minutes.

Airport METAR report, via NOAA's Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Sources and licenses

Temperatures for the next 14 days

84° 74°
Today
82° 75°
Thu 29
83° 74°
Fri 30
88° 73°
Sat 31
82° 74°
Sun 1
85° 74°
Mon 2
82° 74°
Tue 3
82° 78°
Wed 4
84° 77°
Thu 5
83° 76°
Fri 6
84° 76°
Sat 7
85° 74°
Sun 8
85° 75°
Mon 9
85° 74°
Tue 10

Day by day

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Max wind	Max wave	High tides	Model
Today · 28	Drizzle	74 / 84 °F	98% · 0.19 in	11 mph SE	2.8 ft	3:03 pm	ECMWF
Thu 29	Light showers	75 / 82 °F	75% · 0.43 in	5 mph E	2.1 ft	4:21 pm	ECMWF
Fri 30	Showers	74 / 83 °F	79% · 0.83 in	6 mph NNE	2.2 ft	9:22 pm	ECMWF
Sat 31	Drizzle	73 / 88 °F	65% · 0.07 in	7 mph NNE	2.2 ft	9:20 pm	ECMWF
Sun 1	Light showers	74 / 82 °F	85% · 0.51 in	7 mph NNE	2.1 ft	7:41 pm	ECMWF
Mon 2	Light showers	74 / 85 °F	52% · 0.32 in	11 mph NE	1.8 ft	7:59 pm	ECMWF
Tue 3	Light showers	74 / 82 °F	65% · 0.28 in	9 mph SSE	1.6 ft	5:59 am · 8:17 pm	ECMWF
Wed 4	Heavy drizzle	78 / 82 °F	51% · 0.46 in	7 mph S	1.6 ft	8:01 am · 8:34 pm	ECMWF
Thu 5	Drizzle	77 / 84 °F	73% · 0.14 in	9 mph S	1.4 ft	9:33 am · 8:49 pm	ECMWF
Fri 6	Drizzle	76 / 83 °F	57% · 0.27 in	10 mph SE	1.6 ft	10:49 am · 8:57 pm	ECMWF
Sat 7	Light drizzle	76 / 84 °F	56% · 0.05 in	6 mph ENE	2.0 ft	11:51 am · 8:44 pm	ECMWF
Sun 8	Overcast	74 / 85 °F	57%	6 mph ENE	2.3 ft	12:43 pm	ECMWF
Mon 9	Partly cloudy	75 / 85 °F	48%	6 mph NE	2.3 ft	1:29 pm	ECMWF
Tue 10	Overcast	74 / 85 °F	56%	7 mph ENE	2.1 ft	2:16 pm	ECMWF

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.

Today, every 3 hours

Time	12:00 am	3:00 am	6:00 am	9:00 am	12:00 pm	3:00 pm	6:00 pm	9:00 pm
Sky	Light drizzle	Light drizzle	Drizzle	Light drizzle	Light drizzle	Light drizzle	Mainly clear	Light drizzle
Temperature	77°	75°	75°	79°	84°	84°	82°	81°
Chance of rain	90%	92%	91%	67%	69%	68%	38%	20%
Rain	0.01 in	0.01 in	0.02 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.01 in	0.00 in	0.00 in
Wind (mph)	3 ESE	4 NNE	4 NNE	3 ESE	10 SSE	11 SSE	8 SSE	6 SE
Humidity	91%	98%	98%	91%	77%	77%	81%	84%
UV	0	0	0	2	7	2	0	0
Model	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF

Santo Domingo Este climate by monthClimate by month

Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)

The best time to visit Santo Domingo Este is from December to March: highs of 87 °F to 90 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.

Hurricane season: from August to October and in December, peaking in August. In the last 30 years (1996–2025), 16 tropical cyclones passed within 93 mi of Santo Domingo Este, about 5 every 10 years; 4 of them with hurricane-force winds (74 mph or more). The most recent: Franklin, in August 2023.

87° 67°

JanJ
89° 67°

FebF
90° 68°

MarM
91° 70°

AprA
91° 72°

MayM
92° 73°

JunJ
92° 73°

JulJ
92° 73°

AugA
92° 73°

SepS
92° 72°

OctO
90° 70°

NovN
88° 68°

DecD

Highs and lows
Monthly rainfall
Best time

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy daysDays	Sun (h/day)	Water	Waves	Cyclones
JanuaryJan	87°	67°	2.40 in	3	7.1	80°	3.9 ft	–
FebruaryFeb	89°	67°	2.31 in	3	7.5	80°	3.9 ft	–
MarchMar	90°	68°	2.37 in	3	7.7	80°	3.6 ft	–
AprilApr	91°	70°	3.68 in	5	7.3	81°	3.3 ft	–
MayMay	91°	72°	6.89 in	7	6.5	82°	3.4 ft	–
JuneJun	92°	73°	5.82 in	5	7.5	83°	3.6 ft	–
JulyJul	92°	73°	7.28 in	6	7.5	83°	3.6 ft	1
AugustAug	92°	73°	9.30 in	7	7.4	84°	3.5 ft	7
SeptemberSep	92°	73°	7.72 in	7	7.0	84°	2.8 ft	4
OctoberOct	92°	72°	7.15 in	7	7.2	84°	2.9 ft	2
NovemberNov	90°	70°	4.72 in	7	6.9	83°	3.2 ft	–
DecemberDec	88°	68°	3.10 in	4	6.3	81°	3.9 ft	2

Month	Water	Waves	Cyclones
Jan	80°	3.9 ft	–
Feb	80°	3.9 ft	–
Mar	80°	3.6 ft	–
Apr	81°	3.3 ft	–
May	82°	3.4 ft	–
Jun	83°	3.6 ft	–
Jul	83°	3.6 ft	1
Aug	84°	3.5 ft	7
Sep	84°	2.8 ft	4
Oct	84°	2.9 ft	2
Nov	83°	3.2 ft	–
Dec	81°	3.9 ft	2

Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.

A normal year brings 62.74 in of rain on about 64 days and about 2,600 hours of sunshine.

Cyclones: how many tropical cyclones (tropical storms, hurricanes and typhoons) passed within 93 mi in each month from 1996 to 2025, according to IBTrACS (NOAA).

1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses

Temperature

Now80 °Ffeels like 89 °F

Tomorrow75 / 82 °F

It's 80 °F now (feels like 89 °F). Today, 74 °F to 84 °F; tomorrow, 75 °F to 82 °F.

Chance of rain

Today 98% 0.19 in
Thu 29 75% 0.43 in
Fri 30 79% 0.83 in
Sat 31 65% 0.07 in
Sun 1 85% 0.51 in
Mon 2 52% 0.32 in
Tue 3 65% 0.28 in

Today the chance of rain reaches 98%, with 0.19 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Thursday 29: 75% and 0.43 in.

Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.19 in; last 3 days, 1.41 in; last 7 days, 2.56 in.

Humidity and dew point

Humidity86%

Dew point76 °F

Humidity is 86% now and the dew point is 76 °F. With a dew point this high, it feels muggy.

The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.

Visibility and fog

Now15 migood

Clouds63%

Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.

The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.

UV index

Now0

Today's peak7high

Thu 29: 9 · Fri 30: 8 · Sat 31: 8

Index	Level	What to do
0–2	low	No special protection needed.
3–5	moderate	Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.
6–7	high	Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.
8–10	very high	Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
11+	extreme	Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.

Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.

Barometric pressure

↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
→ Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

29.9030.00 29.89

Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Air and pollen

Air qualityFair · 38

Saharan dustNo

Questions about the weather in Santo Domingo EsteQuestions

What's the weather like today in Santo Domingo Este?

Drizzle, from 74 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.

Will it rain tomorrow in Santo Domingo Este?

On Thursday 29 the chance of rain is 75% (0.43 in): light showers.

How warm will it be this week?

Between a low of 73 °F and a high of 88 °F; the warmest day, Saturday 31.

What's the UV index today?

It reaches 7 (high). Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.

Is the pressure rising or falling?

It's 29.95 inHg and steady: −0.01 inHg over the last 24 hours.

When is the best time to visit Santo Domingo Este?

The best time to visit Santo Domingo Este is from December to March: highs of 87 °F to 90 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Este in October?

In October, Santo Domingo Este normally sees highs of 92 °F and lows of 72 °F, with about 7 rainy days (7.15 in for the month) and 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 84 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.

What are the warmest and wettest months in Santo Domingo Este?

The warmest is July, with average highs of 92 °F, and the coldest January, with lows of 67 °F. The wettest is August (9.30 in) and the driest, February.

When is hurricane season in Santo Domingo Este?

Hurricane season: from August to October and in December, peaking in August. In the last 30 years (1996–2025), 16 tropical cyclones passed within 93 mi of Santo Domingo Este, about 5 every 10 years; 4 of them with hurricane-force winds (74 mph or more). The most recent: Franklin, in August 2023.

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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 6.5 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:53 pm (local time).

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