SeasonMapDominican Republic in August
August is Dominican Republic's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 80/100, led by Puerto Plata at 88 — 31°C and 12 rainy days — while Santo Domingo is warmer at 36°C and scores 63.
#12 of 12 months for Dominican Republic · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Dominican Republic in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Plata | Beach | 31°C | 59 mm · 12 days | 88 tier A | — |
| 2 | Samaná | Beach | 30°C | 94 mm · 17 days | 86 tier A | — |
| 3 | Punta Cana | Beach | 35°C | 119 mm · 19 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 4 | Santo Domingo | City | 36°C | 160 mm · 19 days | 63 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Dominican Republic in August
- Turtle nesting on the east coast · Punta Cana · 15 Mar – 15 Nov (usually)