If you plan to visit Samana in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 92 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Samana has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Samana in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Samana for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +70°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +84°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +79°F.
Is Samana warm or cold in December?
Samana is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +73°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Samana:
Climate in Samana in December
Samana weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+68°F
+64°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+90°F
+90°F
+88°F
Rainfall
142 mm
92 mm
75 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
4
Cloudy days
2
3
3
Rainy days
25
26
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 142 mm to 92 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 2.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Samana in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Samana is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Samana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 100 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Samana wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 83% chance of precipitation and 142 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 76% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Samana?
This is the weather in Samana in December 2023:
1 December
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+87°F
2 December
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+85°F
3 December
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+85°F
4 December
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+84°F
5 December
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+85°F
6 December
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+86°F
7 December
☁️
+87°F
8 December
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+83°F
9 December
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+87°F
10 December
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+84°F
11 December
🌧️
+87°F
12 December
🌧️
+86°F
13 December
🌧️
+83°F
14 December
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+79°F
15 December
🌧️
+80°F
16 December
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+83°F
17 December
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+84°F
18 December
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+82°F
19 December
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+80°F
20 December
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+83°F
21 December
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+78°F
22 December
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+79°F
23 December
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+82°F
24 December
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+83°F
25 December
🌧️
+82°F
26 December
🌧️
+80°F
27 December
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+85°F
28 December
☁️
+85°F
29 December
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+86°F
30 December
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+86°F
31 December
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+79°F
In December 2023 Samana had 4 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Samana climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Samana in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+83°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 825 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 1742 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samana in December:
Is December a good time to visit Samana?
It’s always a good time to visit Samana, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Samana in December?
December is warm in Samana. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Samana rainy in December?
Samana is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Samana in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Samana in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Dominican Republic
Check out the weather for other cities in Dominican Republic.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Samana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.