Dominican Republic Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is one of the best months to visit the Dominican Republic, which is located in the Caribbean. The average temperature is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with highs of 30.0°C (86°F) and lows of 21.3°C (70.3°F). It is generally sunny, with an average cloud cover of 52.7%. The Dominican Republic experiences a rainy season from May to November, but December marks the beginning of the dry season. While there is still some precipitation, with an average of 7.26 mm (0.29 inches) and a 58.1% chance of rain, the weather is generally drier and more stable compared to previous months. The Dominican Republic enjoys a tropical maritime climate, which means that December is still part of the warm and wet season. The country experiences high humidity, averaging 86.5% in December, and frequent breezes and strong winds, with an average speed of 17.7 km/h (11.0 mph) and gusts up to 27.4 km/h (17.1 mph). Overall, December in the Dominican Republic offers warm temperatures, relatively low precipitation, and a mix of sun and clouds, making it an ideal time to visit for outdoor activities and beach relaxation.
What is the temperature in Dominican Republic in December?
Average air temperature in Dominican Republic is 25.2°C (77.4°F) in December. The outside temperature in Dominican Republic feels like 26.6°C (79.8°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30°C (86°F) and feels like 35.1°C (95.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 21.3°C (70.4°F) which feels like 21.3°C (70.4°F).
How hot is Dominican Republic in December?
The hot temperature in December in Dominican Republic rises to 32.9°C (91.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 86.5% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 42.4 °C (108.3°F). The average maximum temp in Dominican Republic is 30°C (108.3°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Dominican Republic in December?
The coldest temp in Dominican Republic in December drops to 19.5°C (67.1°F) during the cold nights. With 17.7km/h (11mph) winds and 86.5% humidity it feels like 19.5°C (67.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 21.3°C (70.4°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Dominican Republic in December?
Yes, it rains for 25 days in Dominican Republic in December averaging 7.26 mm of precipitation. Dominican Republic has a 58.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Dominican Republic throughout December?
Dominican Republic has 7.26 mm (0.29 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 25 days out of the entire month.
Is Dominican Republic windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Dominican Republic during December is 17.7km/h (11mph) and average windgust is 27.4km/h (17mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 29.5km/h (18.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Dominican Republic in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from Northeast direction in Dominican Republic.
What are the humidity levels in Dominican Republic in December?
The average humidity levels in Dominican Republic in December are 86.5%. Daily humidity levels in Dominican Republic range from 82.7% to 94% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Dominican Republic in December?
Dominican Republic has 11 hours 02 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Dominican Republic in December is at 7:04:06 and the sunset is at 18:06:32.
What is the cloud coverage in Dominican Republic in December?
Clouds cover 52.7% of the sky on average throughout December in Dominican Republic. The cloud coverage ranges from 32.7% to 81.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Dominican Republic?
The average UV index in Dominican Republic is 7.2 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 6 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Dominican Republic in December?
The average solar radiation is 191.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Dominican Republic during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 110.5 W/m2 to 212.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Dominican Republic?
The average solar energy during December in Dominican Republic is 16.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 9.6 MJ/m2, to 18.2 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Dominican Republic in December?
Yes, there is a 12.6% risk for severe weather in Dominican Republic in December.
What is the air pressure in Dominican Republic in December?
On average the air pressure in Dominican Republic in December is 1015.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.3 mb to 1018.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Dominican Republic in December?
The average daylight visibility in Dominican Republic in December is 11.3 km (7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.5 km (5.9 miles) to 11.8 km (7.3 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Dominican Republic in December?
The average dew point in Dominican Republic during December is 22.7°C (72.8°F).
Where is the data for Dominican Republic climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Dominican Republic in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- HERRERA INTERNATIONAL, DR
- LAS AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL, DR
- SANTO DOMINGO, DR
- DR JOAQUIN BALAGUER INTERNATIONAL, DR
- MDSD