Dominican Republic Weather Forecast
Dominican Republic weather: 77°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dominican Republic is a country in North America. Dominican Republic is a country in North America with its capital at Santo Domingo. It has a population of about 11.3 million. The capital is Santo Domingo.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Dominican Republic with partly cloudy. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 72°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 87%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Dominican Republic is January and February. The climate is temperate. April, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 69°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dominican Republic today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Dominican Republic right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:52 PM, Oct 4 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dominican Republic
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 72° | 87% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 72° | 57% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 74° | 47% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 75° | 77% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 74° | 71% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 75° | 87% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 89° / 75° | 82% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 74° | 86% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 74° | 82% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 74° | 61% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 76° | 51% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 75° | 53% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 74° | 67% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 74° | 69% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 75° | 64% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 75° | 56% | 10 mph | 8 |
Climate in Dominican Republic month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 70° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 83° | 69° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 85° | 70° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 71° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 86° | 73° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 74° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 88° | 75° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 89° | 75° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 88° | 75° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 87° | 75° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 72° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 83° | 70° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Dominican Republic
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Dominican Republic
Go in January and February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, October and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 18.4861, -69.9312. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dominican Republic right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dominican Republic?
January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Dominican Republic, which has a temperate climate. April, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dominican Republic in?
Dominican Republic observes America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:52 PM.
How many people live in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a population of approximately 11.3 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
