Scenic view of the lush, green landscape surrounding Santiago from atop a hill.With a population of 750,000 Santiago has much to offer culturally, academically and historically. It was founded in the late 15th century by members of Christopher Columbus’ expedition, making it one of the oldest cities in the New World.

Time Zones:
From the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October, it is the same time in the Dominican Republic as it is on the east coast of the United States (Eastern Standard Time). In fall and winter, the Dominican Republic is one hour ahead of EST.The weather in the Dominican Republic is fabulous. Hispaniola (the island that contains the DR and Haiti) is in the tropics, and the parts that are at sea level experience warm temperatures and humidity. The average temperature in Santiago is around 75-85º F and the rainiest month is usually May. Of course, if you travel in the mountains, expect cooler temperatures and less humidity, but generally there is really only one season in the Dominican Republic, summer.

**Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Santiago**

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	83	84	86	88	89	91	91	91	91	90	86	83
Lows	64	65	66	67	70	71	72	72	71	70	68	65
Avg. Rainfall	2	1.9	2.3	4.1	6	2.7	2.2	2.9	3.8	4.3	4.9	3.2

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