Dominican Republic, Dominican RepublicQuick decision
When to visit Dominican Republic?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
August (77%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachesDecember–April — Punta Cana, Samaná and Las Terrenas.
Samaná WhalesJanuary–March — humpback whales in the bay.
Santo DomingoYear-round — oldest European city in the Americas.
Jarabacoa & MountainsNovember–March — waterfalls, canyoning and fresh air.
Monthly climate data
Dominican Republic weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 28°C | 36% | 1.3 | 10.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 21°C | 29°C | 43% | 1.5 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 21°C | 29°C | 48% | 2.0 | 11.1h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 22°C | 29°C | 63% | 3.6 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 23°C | 29°C | 72% | 4.2 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 30°C | 76% | 3.6 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 31°C | 76% | 4.4 | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 31°C | 77% | 5.3 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 31°C | 74% | 5.0 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 23°C | 30°C | 66% | 5.2 | 10.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 22°C | 29°C | 61% | 4.3 | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 22°C | 29°C | 44% | 2.1 | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°C, 61% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 76% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 67% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°C, 41% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 36% rainy days and 28°C.
August is the wettest month with 77% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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