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Dominican Republic in July
what's the weather like?

Dominican Republic in July: solid, though January remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 18.47°N 69.90°W
88°FMax temperature
76%Rainy days
11.7hSunshine / day

Dominican Republic weather in July

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
76% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.2/10)

Should you visit Dominican Republic in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ████████░░ 76%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in July (7.1/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.

Dominican Republic in July by trip type

What to expect in July

In the height of summer, Dominican Republic sees high temperatures (31°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 76% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Dominican Republic

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January70°F82°F36%0.1in10.2h8.2/10
🌤️ February70°F84°F43%0.1in10.5h7.9/10
🌤️ March70°F84°F48%0.1in11.1h7.8/10
⛅ April72°F84°F63%0.1in11.4h7.4/10
⛅ May73°F84°F72%0.2in11.6h7.3/10
⛅ June75°F86°F76%0.1in11.9h7.2/10
⛅ July75°F88°F76%0.2in11.7h7.1/10
⛅ August75°F88°F77%0.2in11.3h7.0/10
⛅ September75°F88°F74%0.2in11.0h7.0/10
⛅ October73°F86°F66%0.2in10.8h7.2/10
⛅ November72°F84°F61%0.2in10.4h7.3/10
🌤️ December72°F84°F44%0.1in10.2h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Dominican Republic averages 88°F, 76% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

July vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Dominican Republic in July

Is July a good time to visit Dominican Republic?
July is an acceptable time for Dominican Republic (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Dominican Republic in July?
Yes, 76% of days see rain in July. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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