San Pedro de Macorís climate
San Pedro de Macorís (Dominican Republic) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 605 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
San Pedro de Macorís climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3085 | 2271 | 2678 | 311.2 |
| Feb | 3086 | 2271 | 2679 | 241.0 |
| Mar | 3187 | 2272 | 2680 | 220.9 |
| Apr | 3189 | 2374 | 2781 | 411.6 |
| May | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 722.8 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 481.9 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2578 | 2983 | 582.3 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2578 | 2984 | 642.5 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2578 | 2983 | 672.6 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2577 | 2882 | 612.4 |
| Nov | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 732.9 |
| Dec | 3086 | 2373 | 2679 | 431.7 |
| Year | 3290 | 2271 | 2781 | 60524 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 42% | 4.6 | 11:08 |
| Feb | 71% | 36% | 5.4 | 11:31 |
| Mar | 68% | 38% | 6.0 | 11:00 |
| Apr | 69% | 44% | 6.2 | 12:32 |
| May | 73% | 56% | 6.0 | 12:00 |
| Jun | 75% | 54% | 6.0 | 13:14 |
| Jul | 75% | 49% | 6.1 | 13:08 |
| Aug | 75% | 51% | 5.8 | 12:45 |
| Sep | 76% | 54% | 5.6 | 12:13 |
| Oct | 78% | 53% | 5.1 | 11:41 |
| Nov | 77% | 46% | 4.6 | 11:14 |
| Dec | 75% | 41% | 4.4 | 11:02 |
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 San Pedro de Macorís is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C85 °F and lows 22 °C71 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.1 °C5.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 605 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (73 mm2.9 in), the driest is March (22 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in March to 78% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in September to 12 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.0 hours in December to 13.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit San Pedro de Macorís
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–March: average highs of 30 °C85 °F to 31 °C87 °F with 22 mm0.9 in to 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F and humid (76% 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 San Pedro de Macorís
- Wetter months (May, July–November) — highs 3087 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C78 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (December–April, June) — highs 3085 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C77 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How San Pedro de Macorís compares
Compared with Santo Domingo, about 62 km to the west, San Pedro de Macorís has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 9 places in the Dominican Republic covered by World Climates, San Pedro de Macorís is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th 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: Port-de-Paix (Haiti, Aw), Cap-Haïtien (Haiti, BSh) and Road Town (British Virgin Islands, BSh).
Nearby places
- La Romana 36 km · 28 °C82 °F · 609 mm24 in
- Santo Domingo 62 km · 27 °C81 °F · 581 mm23 in
- San Cristóbal 84 km · 27 °C81 °F · 581 mm23 in
- Punta Cana 96 km · 27 °C81 °F · 649 mm26 in
- San Francisco de Macorís 136 km · 26 °C79 °F · 655 mm26 in
- La Vega 154 km · 27 °C81 °F · 560 mm22 in
- Santiago de los Caballeros 183 km · 26 °C78 °F · 627 mm25 in
- Puerto Plata 208 km · 27 °C80 °F · 724 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in San Pedro de Macorís?
August is the warmest month in San Pedro de Macorís, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in San Pedro de Macorís?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
When does it rain the most in San Pedro de Macorís?
November is the wettest month with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit San Pedro de Macorís?
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.