Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in the Dominican Republic with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dominican Republic in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Dominican Republic with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 29°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Dominican Republic will be around 29°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Dominican Republic. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dominican Republic in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
71 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit the Dominican Republic?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in the Dominican Republic. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Dominican Republic runs from June to November.
Temperature records for the Dominican Republic in December
With 32°C, the Dominican Republic hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in the Dominican Republic
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in the Dominican Republic, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Dominican Republic
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for the Dominican Republic, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in the Dominican Republic.
Daily UV Index in December in the Dominican Republic
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in the Dominican Republic, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in the Dominican Republic Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in the Dominican Republic, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in the Dominican Republic Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in the Dominican Republic, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for the Dominican Republic
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Average Weather in the Dominican Republic by Month
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