December weather forecast
Dominican Republic

December marks the onset of winter in the Dominican Republic, with the weather starting to reflect the seasonal shift. The average temperatures vary between 18°C (64.4°F) and 28°C (82.4°F), indicating a significant reduction from the preceding months and providing relief from the tropical heat that dominates most of the year.

Higher regions such as the Cordillera Central range maintain their cooler conditions, with temperatures often falling below the national average. These areas offer a refreshing escape from the warmer lowland and coastal regions.

Rainfall further decreases in December. Northern and southern cities, including Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo, witness reduced rain events, primarily occurring in the afternoons or evenings. As the frequency and intensity of rainfall drop, so do the humidity levels, contributing to the more comfortable weather conditions typical of this period.

Compared to November, December brings about a noticeable drop in temperature and a continuation of the declining rainfall trend. Early mornings and late evenings become even cooler and drier, making these times of the day ideal for outdoor activities.

In December, the northeast trade winds continue to blow consistently, with wind speeds usually below 32.2km/h (20mph). The risk of tropical storms and hurricanes drops considerably, indicating the end of the hurricane season.

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• Santo Domingo - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Santo Domingo is December, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight. January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
• Santiago De Los Caballeros - December »
  The months with the least rainfall in Santiago De Los Caballeros are January and December Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 28mm (1.1") of rain. 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 - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Punta Cana is December, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight. In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, during December, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.
• Puerto Plata - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, is December, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 232mm (9.13") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Puerto Plata is December, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 232mm (9.13") of precipitation.
• La Romana - December »
  On the first day of December in La Romana sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:58. December brings cooler temperatures and shorter days to La Romana, Dominican Republic.
• San Pedro De Macoris - December »
  The month with the shortest days in San Pedro De Macoris is December, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight. In San Pedro De Macoris the average seawater temperature in December is 27.8°C (82°F).
• Higuey - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Higuey is December, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight. The months with the lowest UV index in Higuey are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• San Francisco de Macoris - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in San Francisco de Macoris are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. San Francisco de Macoris registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.6°C (79.9°F) with the arrival of December, showing minor deviation from the preceding month.
• Sosúa - December »
  The months with the highest humidity in Sosúa are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%. With an average of 11h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sosúa, Dominican Republic.
• Bani - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Bani are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bani, Dominican Republic.