August weather forecast
Dominican Republic

August in the Dominican Republic is characterized by the apex of summer with consistent high temperatures and abundant rainfall. The average temperatures typically fluctuate between 22°C (71.6°F) and 34°C (93.2°F), with no significant decline from the previous month. August is, in fact, recorded as the hottest month of the year in the country.

The high-altitude regions, such as the Cordillera Central range, continue to offer a cooler contrast to the sweltering lowlands. However, even these areas exhibit elevated temperatures relative to other periods of the year.

Rainfall in August is significant, mirroring the patterns seen in July. Regions in both the north, including Puerto Plata, and the south, like Santo Domingo, experience intense rainfall, usually in the form of afternoon or evening downpours. This heavy precipitation increases the already high humidity, intensifying the overall heat sensation.

Comparing August to July, temperatures remain consistently high, with a slight uptick in rainfall. Despite the midsummer heat and frequent showers, the early mornings and late evenings still offer somewhat cooler and drier intervals, presenting the most comfortable times for outdoor activities.

The weakening trend of the northeast trade winds persists in August, with wind speeds typically remaining below 32.2km/h (20mph). The potential for tropical storms heightens in August, marking the high point of the hurricane season that extends through early autumn.

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• Santo Domingo - August »
  In Santo Domingo during August, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation. The average relative humidity in August is 84.6%.
• Santiago De Los Caballeros - August »
  July and August, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
• Punta Cana - August »
  The months with the highest humidity in Punta Cana are June, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The months with the highest humidity in Punta Cana are June, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
• Puerto Plata - August »
  The months with the most sunshine in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, are June through August, with an average of 8h of sunshine. In Puerto Plata in August, the average water temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
• La Romana - August »
  August is the warmest month in La Romana, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 25.1°C (77.2°F). In La Romana temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 31.3°C (88.3°F) and a minimum average of 25.1°C (77.2°F).
• San Pedro De Macoris - August »
  San Pedro De Macoris experiences its average highest temperatures in August, reaching a peak of 31.1°C (88°F) and a minimum of 24.3°C (75.7°F). In August, the average sea temperature in San Pedro De Macoris is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Higuey - August »
  August is the warmest month in Higuey with an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 25°C (77°F). In August, in Higuey the rain falls for 20.5 days.
• San Francisco de Macoris - August »
  San Francisco de Macoris's August weather, with an average high temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F), tends to be the warmest of the year. In San Francisco de Macoris, during August, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
• Sosúa - August »
  In Sosúa, Dominican Republic, during August, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. August is the warmest month in Sosúa, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low of 24.2°C (75.6°F).
• Bani - August »
  August, characterized by an average high temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low temperature of 23.9°C (75°F), is generally the warmest month in Bani, Dominican Republic. Climatic conditions in August register the highest annual rainfall in Bani, Dominican Republic, with 68mm (2.68").