Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic's Topography

The second largest country in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti to the west. The majority of its people live in Santo Domingo and Santiago. The rest of the island is wild and mountainous, filled with rainforests, fertile valleys, and miles of beautiful beaches. Several national parks preserve the best of the island's natural features, including its outlying islands.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic's weather year around

The Dominican Republic is blessed with a year-round tropical climate that can be divided into two seasons. The winter Dry Season runs from November to April and boasts pleasantly warm temperatures with low humidity and little precipitation. The summer Wet Season runs from May to October and is accompanied by high humidity and a bit more rain. Throughout the year, however, pleasant trade winds keep the air cool. The heart of hurricane season lasts from late August to early November, though strikes are rare and there is plenty of advance notice to prepare. When threatened by a hurricane strike, one should expect a 2-day displacement from evacuation to safe return.

Spring average 75°F.

Summer average 81°F.

Fall average 78°F.

Winter average 72°F.