Travel: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo is located on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic, and is bordered by the Caribbean Sea. It is the capital city of the Dominican Republic.

Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492, the Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean, the first being Cuba. It also occupies about 2/3 of the Island of Hispaniola, while Haiti occupies the western 1/3.

There is certainly no shortage of heat in Santo Domingo, where annual daytime highs range from 29 to 32 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows range from 20 to 23 degrees.

The city also boasts more than 200 hours of bright sunshine per month, with March typically being the brightest month, recording 258 hours of sunshine.

Relative humidity in Santo Domingo ranges from 79 to 86% annually, while winds are relatively calm, ranging from 8 to 11 kilometres per hour.

Expect to see some rain in Santo Domingo between May and November -- just what you'll need after a long day in the sun.

Tourists should be aware that Santo Domingo can be affected by tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.

Earthquakes are rare in Santo Domingo but a potential threat. Some have been severe. Minor tremors are felt occasionally.

What to know before you go!

Current Condition
	23°C / 73°F

Weather Forecast
	Max: 29°C / 84°F Min: 24°C / 75°F

Climatology:
Santo Domingo weather stats

Documentation:
Canadian citizens require a valid passport or proof of citizenship (birth certificate) and official photo ID. A tourist card is also required to enter the Dominican Republic.

Language:
Spanish

Currency:
Dominican Peso

Some information courtesy of the Consular Affairs Bureau of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

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