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Dominican Republic: best months to visit

January (8.6/10) · September (4.9/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 18.47°N · 69.90°W
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January
Depends on your goals
8.6/10
☀️ Jan
Top score (8.6/10)
🌤️ Feb
Alt. (8.5/10)
Sep
Plus rude (4.9/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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When to visit Dominican Republic?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Dominican Republic, January and February clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 January · 8.6 February · 8.5 March · 8.4 December · 8.3 ⚠️ September · 4.9
8.6
Jan
8.5
Feb
8.4
Mar
8.0
Apr
5.3
May
5.2
Jun
5.0
Jul
5.0
Aug
4.9
Sep
5.3
Oct
5.3
Nov
8.3
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Dominican Republic offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.6 in January vs 4.9 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →21°C28°C17%1.3mm6.8h8.6/10Best period
☀️ February →21°C29°C20%1.5mm6.7h8.5/10Best period
☀️ March →21°C29°C23%2.0mm6.9h8.4/10Best period
☀️ April →22°C29°C33%3.6mm6.5h8.0/10Best period
🌥️ May →23°C29°C39%4.2mm6.3h5.3/10Decent period
🌥️ June →24°C30°C41%3.6mm6.2h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ July →24°C31°C42%4.4mm6.1h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ August →24°C31°C45%5.3mm5.9h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ September →24°C31°C42%5.0mm5.9h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ October →23°C30°C37%5.2mm6.0h5.3/10Decent period
🌥️ November →22°C29°C33%4.3mm6.0h5.3/10Decent period
☀️ December →22°C29°C22%2.1mm6.5h8.3/10Best period
☀️ January
8.6/10
T°21°C / 28°C
Rain %17%
Sun6.8h
Best period
☀️ February
8.5/10
T°21°C / 29°C
Rain %20%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ March
8.4/10
T°21°C / 29°C
Rain %23%
Sun6.9h
Best period
☀️ April
8.0/10
T°22°C / 29°C
Rain %33%
Sun6.5h
Best period
🌥️ May
5.3/10
T°23°C / 29°C
Rain %39%
Sun6.3h
Decent period
🌥️ June
5.2/10
T°24°C / 30°C
Rain %41%
Sun6.2h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.0/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %42%
Sun6.1h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.0/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %45%
Sun5.9h
Decent period
🌥️ September
4.9/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %42%
Sun5.9h
Decent period
🌥️ October
5.3/10
T°23°C / 30°C
Rain %37%
Sun6.0h
Decent period
🌥️ November
5.3/10
T°22°C / 29°C
Rain %33%
Sun6.0h
Decent period
☀️ December
8.3/10
T°22°C / 29°C
Rain %22%
Sun6.5h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Apr
Good transition
May · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.3 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
20°C · Humid
☔ Rain
17% · 1.3 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
6.8h/day
Week by week

Dominican Republic week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Feb 19 to Feb 25, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.9 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Jul 30 to Aug 5, mostly dry in 0 years out of 10 (3.5 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 18/1028°CJan 89/1028°CJan 158/1028°CJan 228/1028°CJan 297/1028°C
FebFeb 58/1029°CFeb 128/1029°CFeb 1910/1029°CFeb 269/1029°C
MarMar 57/1029°CMar 128/1029°CMar 197/1029°CMar 266/1029°C
AprApr 28/1029°CApr 97/1029°CApr 167/1029°CApr 235/1029°CApr 303/1029°C
MayMay 77/1029°CMay 146/1029°CMay 215/1030°CMay 282/1029°C
JunJun 44/1030°CJun 117/1030°CJun 184/1030°CJun 254/1031°C
JulJul 24/1031°CJul 94/1031°CJul 163/1031°CJul 233/1031°CJul 300/1031°C
AugAug 62/1031°CAug 134/1031°CAug 202/1031°CAug 274/1031°C
SepSep 33/1031°CSep 106/1031°CSep 175/1030°CSep 244/1030°C
OctOct 14/1030°COct 86/1030°COct 155/1030°COct 225/1030°COct 295/1029°C
NovNov 55/1029°CNov 126/1029°CNov 197/1029°CNov 269/1029°C
DecDec 37/1029°CDec 105/1028°CDec 176/1028°CDec 249/1028°C

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Dominican Republic

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min20°22°24°26°28°30°32°201620172018201920202021202220232024202530.2° — decade peak (2024)+0.22°C / decade
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What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Dominican Republic

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyPeso dominicain ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 45%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Where is Dominican Republic ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 8.6 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
18.47°N · 69.90°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Dominican Republic?
January is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 6.8h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Dominican Republic get in January?
Dominican Republic averages 6.8 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Dominican Republic?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Dominican Republic in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Dominican Republic good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Dominican Republic scores 8.0/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Dominican Republic?
August is the most difficult month to visit Dominican Republic, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.