Ciudad Colonial
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ciudad Colonial is an old town and urban area located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers an area of 1.06 km2. This location is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperature highs range from 27 °C to 30 °C across the year, with lows between 21 °C and 24 °C. Rainfall varies by month, from 66 mm in February to 220 mm in May, with rainy days ranging from 8 in February and March to 17 in September, October, and November. The nearest airport is La Isabela International Airport, located 15 km away, while Las Américas International Airport is 23 km away. The site is 6 km from Santo Domingo.
Nearby sights include Fortaleza Ozama, located 0.1 km away, and Columbus Lighthouse, located 1.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is May, with about 220 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 66 | 68 | 96 | 220 | 174 | 174 | 204 | 210 | 194 | 143 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
