Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
84°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic · North America
Hot afternoons and some sun. Hurricane risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
85°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 20 wet days, the highest monthly average.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.3 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
56%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 84°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
8 mphOctober Light breeze
Sea temperature
85°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain30%
Cloud52%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain30%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain37%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain28%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 74 | 0.8 | 6 | 10.5 | 78 | 81 |
| Feb | 81 | 73 | 0.7 | 6 | 11.0 | 77 | 80 |
| Mar | 81 | 74 | 1.1 | 7 | 11.5 | 76 | 80 |
| Apr | 82 | 75 | 2.0 | 10 | 11.9 | 78 | 81 |
| May | 83 | 77 | 3.9 | 17 | 11.8 | 81 | 82 |
| Jun | 84 | 78 | 3.4 | 17 | 11.9 | 81 | 83 |
| Jul | 85 | 78 | 3.7 | 17 | 11.7 | 81 | 83 |
| Aug | 85 | 79 | 4.7 | 19 | 11.2 | 82 | 84 |
| Sep | 85 | 79 | 5.4 | 20 | 10.4 | 83 | 85 |
| Oct | 84 | 78 | 5.1 | 20 | 10.3 | 83 | 85 |
| Nov | 83 | 76 | 3.4 | 14 | 10.4 | 81 | 84 |
| Dec | 82 | 75 | 1.4 | 8 | 10.6 | 79 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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