In the early hours of Sunday, the Dominican Republic witnessed a shift in weather patterns as the northeast wind brought cloudy skies and scattered rains to several provinces, including Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Hermanas Mirabal, Hato Mayor, Samaná, and Santiago. The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indoemt) predicts that skies will clear up across most regions by midday, with only brief and isolated showers expected, particularly in the Central Mountain Range and the northeast areas.
Looking ahead to Monday, the weather is expected to remain relatively dry and stable. Most of the country will enjoy clear skies, with very light and isolated showers likely during the early morning or late evening. These sporadic rains will be caused by moisture carried by east/northeast winds, affecting the northern coast, the Cibao region, and the Central Mountain Range.
Temperatures are set to drop, bringing a more pleasant and cooler feel, especially during nighttime and early morning hours. This cooling trend will be most noticeable in mountainous areas and inland valleys, where fog may also form in higher elevations. The influx of fresh air driven by east/northeast winds is responsible for these cooler conditions, which are expected to persist in the coming days.
In Greater Santo Domingo, residents can expect scattered clouds, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 20°C to 22°C and a maximum of 30°C to 32°C.