Dominican Republic in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the Dominican Republic in december 2024
In this section, find the the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Dominican Republic. These predictions are probabilities for the month of december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Santo Domingo
perfect weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
74°F
Partly Cloudy
49% of time
46%
5%
2%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
23%
6%
2%
Weather at 6pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
38%
5%
4%
Weather at 3am
72°F
36%
35%
15%
12%
More information about the weather in Santo Domingo in december
Where to go in the Dominican Republic in december?
Where to go in the Dominican Republic in december: destination map
Where to go in each region in december?
| East of Dominican Republic (Punta Cana, Bayahibe, Miches...) | 83°F to 85°F | 3 à 12 days | 83°F | perfect weather* |
| Eastern Cibao (Las Terrenas, Samana, Cotui...) | 79°F to 83°F | 7 à 12 days | 83°F | good weather* |
| Greater Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo, Boca Chica, Baní...) | 81°F to 85°F | 1 à 8 days | 83°F | perfect weather* |
| North (Western Cibao) (Puerto Plata, San Fernando de Monte Cristi , Santiago de los Caballeros...) | 79°F to 85°F | 2 à 8 days | 83°F | good weather* |
| South of Dominican Republic (Barahona, Cabo Rojo, Azua de Compostela...) | 81°F to 86°F | 1 à 3 days | 83°F to 85°F | perfect weather |
Where should you go in the Dominican Republic in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the Dominican Republic in december ranges from perfect to tolerable depending on the region and city.
The month of December announces the return of the dry season. The rains will ease even if they do not disappear completely. The heat also becomes more comfortable because the temperatures gradually freshen. The weather is nice and the climate throughout December in the Dominican Republic is rather favorable.
December in Puerto Plata and the Northern Region
The weather in the Dominican Republic throughout December is improving considerably. Only the first weeks of the month experience rainy episodes late in the evening. On the other hand, the mornings are beautiful with clear skies and a pleasant warmth. However, recurrent rains can occur at any time of the day.
December in Punta Cana and the East Region
While waiting for the return of the sun towards the end of the month, the weather of the east coast is changing. The rains that were once invested only in the mornings now extend throughout the day, during the first two decades of the month. They then slowly dissipate and give way to a magnificent sunshine.
December in Saint-Domingue and the South Coast
The climate in Santo Domingo throughout December is the most favorable in Dominican territory. Not only do the temperatures, with their spectacular drop, favor a pleasant atmosphere but the good weather has also returned - thanks to the regression of the rain. The month of December is ideal for a family Christmas in the tropics.
Climate in the Dominican Republic in december
Climate in Santo Domingo in december
In december, the mean temperature in Santo Domingo is 79°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate enjoyable in this city in december. With 1.3in over 1 days, rain may occur throughout your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, the month of december is a recommended month to go in this locality.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 11:02 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Las Terrenas in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Las Terrenas is 79°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate enjoyable around this city in the month of december. With 7.2in over 12 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your journey. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct climate, december is okay (but not good month) for traveling there in Dominican Republic.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (40%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 10:59 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Puerto Plata in december
In december, the mean temperature in Puerto Plata is 77°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate quite pleasant in this location in december. With 3.9in over 6 days, rainfall can happen for your trip. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, december is a good month to go there in Dominican Republic.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 10:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Punta Cana in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Punta Cana is 81°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate quite pleasant around this city in this month. With 4.1in over 7 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, the month of december is a good month to go in Punta Cana in Dominican Republic.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||
| Length of day | 11:02 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Azua de Compostela in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Azua de Compostela is 74°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 68°F). The climate is quite comfortable around this city in december. With barely 1.4in over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your trip.
With ideal weather conditions, december is a recommended month to go in this city.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||
| Length of day | 11:01 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in the Dominican Republic in december
| Santo Domingo in december | perfect weather |
| Las Terrenas in december | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Plata in december | good weather |
| Punta Cana in december | good weather |
| Azua de Compostela in december | perfect weather |
| Baní in december | perfect weather |
| Barahona in december | perfect weather |
| Bayahibe in december | perfect weather |
| Boca Chica in december | perfect weather |
| Cabo Rojo in december | perfect weather |
| Cotui in december | good weather |
| Miches in december | tolerable weather |
| Samana in december | tolerable weather |
| San Fernando de Monte Cristi in december | perfect weather |
| Santiago de los Caballeros in december | perfect weather |
| Altos de Chavon in december | perfect weather |
| Bahia de las Aguilas in december | perfect weather |
| Bavaro in december | good weather |
| Cabrera in december | good weather |
| Enriquillo in december | perfect weather |
| Gaspar Hernández in december | good weather |
Weather data for Dominican Republic in december:
Weather data for Dominican Republic in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the Dominican Republic. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the Dominican Republic can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the Dominican Republic.