Fortaleza Ozama
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Fortaleza Ozama is a fortress in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, dating back to 1502. Part of the Spanish Colonization of Hispaniola, it is currently one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are January, February, and March, which see between 66 mm and 71 mm of rain. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 27 °C to 30 °C and lows between 21 °C and 24 °C. Rainfall increases significantly from May through November, often exceeding 170 mm per month.
The nearest airport is La Isabela International Airport, located 16 km away, while Las Américas International Airport is 23 km away. The fortress is 6 km from the center of Santo Domingo. You can combine a visit with the nearby Ciudad Colonial, which is 0.1 km away, or the Columbus Lighthouse, located 1.6 km from the site.
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.
