La Vega climate
La Vega (Dominican Republic) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 560 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
La Vega climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3085 | 2067 | 2576 | 351.4 |
| Feb | 3187 | 2067 | 2577 | 241.0 |
| Mar | 3289 | 2068 | 2679 | 301.2 |
| Apr | 3391 | 2170 | 2781 | 411.6 |
| May | 3391 | 2373 | 2882 | 622.4 |
| Jun | 3392 | 2474 | 2883 | 381.5 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 481.9 |
| Aug | 3392 | 2475 | 2983 | 552.2 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2475 | 2983 | 532.1 |
| Oct | 3290 | 2374 | 2882 | 562.2 |
| Nov | 3187 | 2272 | 2680 | 692.7 |
| Dec | 3085 | 2169 | 2577 | 491.9 |
| Year | 3392 | 2067 | 2781 | 56022 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 45% | 4.1 | 11:05 |
| Feb | 77% | 42% | 4.9 | 11:30 |
| Mar | 73% | 47% | 5.5 | 11:59 |
| Apr | 74% | 52% | 5.9 | 12:34 |
| May | 76% | 63% | 5.7 | 13:02 |
| Jun | 75% | 56% | 6.1 | 13:17 |
| Jul | 77% | 50% | 6.1 | 13:11 |
| Aug | 78% | 50% | 6.0 | 12:47 |
| Sep | 77% | 53% | 5.6 | 12:13 |
| Oct | 80% | 54% | 4.9 | 11:40 |
| Nov | 83% | 53% | 4.1 | 11:12 |
| Dec | 83% | 46% | 3.9 | 10:59 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of La Vega is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C85 °F and lows 20 °C67 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.9 °C7 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 560 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 32% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (69 mm2.7 in), the driest is February (24 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in March to 83% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.0 hours in December to 13.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit La Vega
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–March: average highs of 30 °C85 °F to 32 °C89 °F with 24 mm1.0 in to 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F and humid (78% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for La Vega
- Wetter months (May, July–December) — highs 3085 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2169 to 24 °C75 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (January–April, June) — highs 3085 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2067 to 24 °C74 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How La Vega compares
Compared with San Francisco de Macorís, about 30 km to the east, La Vega is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives 15% less precipitation (560 mm22 in vs 655 mm26 in). The difference is largest in April (1.5 °C2.8 °F warmer).
Of the 9 places in the Dominican Republic covered by World Climates, La Vega is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 9th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Dominican Republic climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Saint-Marc (Haiti, BSh), Cap-Haïtien (Haiti, BSh) and Dessalines (Haiti, BSh).
Nearby places
- San Francisco de Macorís 30 km · 26 °C79 °F · 655 mm26 in
- Santiago de los Caballeros 31 km · 26 °C78 °F · 627 mm25 in
- Puerto Plata 66 km · 27 °C80 °F · 724 mm28 in
- San Cristóbal 100 km · 27 °C81 °F · 581 mm23 in
- Santo Domingo 107 km · 27 °C81 °F · 581 mm23 in
- San Pedro de Macorís 154 km · 27 °C81 °F · 605 mm24 in
- Cap-Haïtien 185 km · 27 °C81 °F · 653 mm26 in
- La Romana 187 km · 28 °C82 °F · 609 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in La Vega?
August is the warmest month in La Vega, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in La Vega?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (67 °F).
When does it rain the most in La Vega?
November is the wettest month with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 24 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit La Vega?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 904 m, while La Vega lies at about 82 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.3 °C9.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.