The climate of Dajabon
The geographical location of
Dajabon,
Dominican Republic, categorizes it under the Köppen climate classification as a tropical savanna region with a predominate Aw type climate. This allocation implies that Dajabon experiences noticeable variations in temperature, humidity, and rainfall patterns throughout the year.
Dajabon's annual temperature averages from a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) to a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F). High temperatures hover around 29°C (84.2°F) between
June and
October, peaking in
July at 29.8°C (85.6°F). In contrast, the coolest months are
January and
February, with low temperatures of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F) respectively.
Relative humidity remains above 75% year-round, with slight fluctuations. January has the lowest recorded lesser humidity at 76%, while
November has the highest at 80%. Rainfall, on the other hand, has more pronounced changes, ranging from a low of 24mm (0.94") in
December to a high of 84mm (3.31") in July. The number of rainy days varies from 14.2 in December to 23.4 in
May.
Unique weather conditions worth noting are the predominant wind speeds. Average wind speeds fluctuate from a low of 11km/h (6.8mph) in October to a high of 15.8km/h (9.8mph) in July. Gusts, however, can reach up to 23.5km/h (14.6mph), usually in July.
The best time to visit Dajabon
Determining the best time to visit
Dajabon heavily depends on individual weather preferences. However, based on climate conditions, the most pleasant months for tourism are
March,
April, and
November. These months experience mild temperatures and lower rainfall compared to the rest of the year.
March and April offer the best compromise, with average high temperatures of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 27.8°C (82°F), coupled with an average daily sunshine of 8.6 hours and 11.1 hours respectively. Despite having fluctuating humidity, the comfortable temperature, paired with ample sunlight, makes these months suitable for outdoor activities.
The worst time to visit Dajabon
If heavy rainfall and high humidity are less preferred,
May through
October could be considered the least appealing time for a visit. During these months, the precipitation level rises drastically, with rainfall ranging from 53mm (2.09") to 84mm (3.31"), and an increase of rainy days reaching up to 23.4 days in May.
July, despite having the highest average temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), also records the highest rainfall at 84mm (3.31"), making it particularly unfavorable for outdoor activities.
Spring weather in Dajabon
Spring months in
Dajabon,
March,
April, and
May, are characterized by gradually increasing temperatures. High temperatures in these months escalate from 26.8°C (80.2°F) in March to 28.6°C (83.5°F) in May. Lower temperatures also witness a similar rising pattern from 21.5°C (70.7°F) to 23.6°C (74.5°F).
However, these months also mark a switch in the rainfall pattern, with a drastic increase from 42mm (1.65") in March to 82mm (3.23") in May. Consequently, the number of rainy days also sees a surge from 18 to 23.4 days.
Summer weather in Dajabon
Summer, engulfing
June,
July, and
August, represents the wettest period in
Dajabon. Rainfall averages from 53mm (2.09") to 84mm (3.31"), culminating in July. Amid this period, the highest temperature reaches a peak of 29.8°C (85.6°F) in August, while the lowest stays around 24.3°C (75.7°F).
Despite the rise in humidity and high rainfall, these months also witness the highest daylight hours, from 13.3 hours in June to 12.8 hours in August.
Autumn weather in Dajabon
The autumn months feature a slight decrease in rainfall but with consistent warm temperatures. During
September,
October, and
November, high temperatures range from 29.5°C (85.1°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F), while low temperatures lie between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).
Rainfall and rainy days also see a slight drop, with precipitation varying from 77mm (3.03") to 61mm (2.4") and rainy days ranging from 22.4 to 19.2 days.
Winter weather in Dajabon
The onset of winter,
December, brings in cooler temperatures, least rainfall, and fewer rainy days. During the winter months, high temperatures range from 28.8°C (83.8°F) in December to 26.8°C (80.2°F) in
February, whereas low temperatures dip to 21.3°C (70.3°F) in
January, marking the coldest month of the year.
Rainfall takes a nosedive to an annual low of 24mm (0.94") in December, with the number of rainy days also decreasing to 14.2 days in the same month.
Weather in January
January weather in
Dajabon,
Dominican Republic features a unique blend of comfortable temperatures, where highs peak at 26.7°C (80.1°F), and lows average at 21.3°C (70.3°F). During this month, rainfall averages at 28mm (1.1") spread across an estimated 14.4 days, setting a relaxed tone for the start of the year.
Weather in January » Weather in February
As
Dajabon cruises into
February, subtle shifts in weather patterns occur. A slight increase in temperature is notable with highs now reaching 26.8°C (80.2°F) and low temperatures settling around 21.4°C (70.5°F). February also welcomes a 5mm (0.2") increase in average rainfall to 33mm (1.3") across 13.5 days.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March observes an interesting shift in weather elements within
Dajabon. There’s a rise in temperature, marking highs of 26.8°C (80.2°F), complemented by low temperatures around 21.5°C (70.7°F). The most significant change from
February is the increased rainfall at 42mm (1.65") sprinkled over 18 days, considerably more than the previous month.
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Weather in April
Dajabon's
April weather conditions continue the gentle temperature increase, peaking at 27.8°C (82°F) with a corresponding rise in the lowest temperatures reaching 22.6°C (72.7°F). The rainfall patterns also intensify with a notable surge to 45mm (1.77") over 18.3 days - the most significant increase since the start of the year.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May introduces a marked increase in temperature, with highs now reaching up to 28.6°C (83.5°F) and the lowest temperatures hovering around 23.6°C (74.5°F). However, what sets May apart is the escalation in rainfall, which amplifies to a significant 82mm (3.23") on average distributed over 23.4 of the month's 31 days.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June in
Dajabon exhibits a continued temperature climb, with the average high temperatures ascending to 29.4°C (84.9°F) and lows steadily around 24.3°C (75.7°F). Curiously, June experiences a dip in the average rainfall to 53mm (2.09"), which get distributed over 19.6 days - a slight break from the significant
May deluge.
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Weather in July
July is the month of the year that truly tests
Dajabon's tropical climate resilience. Maximum temperatures ascend to peak year values of 29.7°C (85.5°F) with a corresponding increase in low temperatures to 24.4°C (75.9°F). However, rainfall resumes its upward leap, topping 84mm (3.31") and spread across 21.6 days, turning July into another rather wet month.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August serves as a continuation of
July's weather patterns, retaining high temperature averages peaking at 29.8°C (85.6°F). The lowest temperatures also hold stable around 24.7°C (76.5°F). What's unique about August is that even though temperatures peak, the rainfall doesn't diminish, instead it ticks upward to 81mm (3.19") scattered over 22.2 days.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September marks the start of a slow decrease in temperature in
Dajabon, with high temperatures falling slightly to 29.5°C (85.1°F) and low temperatures at 24.3°C (75.7°F). Rainfall remains high, averaging 77mm (3.03") over 22.4 days - subtly less than
August's precipitation range making it slightly less rainy.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October brings a further decline in temperature with high averages drawing down to 28.8°C (83.8°F) and low averages to 24.1°C (75.4°F). The decrease in daylight however is accompanied by 68mm (2.68") of average rainfall spread across 22.7 days, making October the month with third-highest number of rainy days.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November's weather reflects a more notable decrease in temperatures in
Dajabon, with high temperatures descending to 27.5°C (81.5°F) and low temperatures dropping to 22.9°C (73.2°F). Rainfall also reduces to 61mm (2.4") and is distributed across 19.2 days.
Weather in November » Weather in December
In
December,
Dajabon closes the year with a considerable reduction of all primary weather elements. Maximum temperatures retreat further to 27.1°C (80.8°F) and minimum temperatures plummet to the second lowest of the year at 21.8°C (71.2°F).
Weather in December »