SeasonMapDominican Republic in December
December is Dominican Republic's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 4 destinations average 88/100, led by Samaná at 91 — 27°C and 15 rainy days — while Santo Domingo is warmer at 31°C and scores 81.
#4 of 12 months for Dominican Republic · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Dominican Republic in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samaná | Beach | 27°C | 52 mm · 15 days | 91 tier S | — |
| 2 | Puerto Plata | Beach | 27°C | 60 mm · 13 days | 90 tier S | — |
| 3 | Punta Cana | Beach | 30°C | 47 mm · 15 days | 90 tier S | — |
| 4 | Santo Domingo | City | 31°C | 34 mm · 10 days | 81 tier A | Yes |
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 December 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 December
- Christmas and New Year · Samaná and 1 more place · 18 Dec – 2 Jan
- Christmas and New Year peak · Punta Cana · 18 Dec – 5 Jan
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Dominican Republic's 2 well-known places this month.