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Dominican Republic in September
what's the weather like?

Good window in September — January is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 18.47°N 69.90°W
31°CMax temperature
74%Rainy days
11.0hSunshine / day

Dominican Republic weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
74% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.2/10)

Should you visit Dominican Republic in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 74%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: Dominican Republic in September: 31°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Dominican Republic in September by trip type

What to expect in September

🎯 Water at 28°C and lively beaches — September is peak swimming season in Dominican Republic Autumn in Dominican Republic is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 74% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Dominican Republic

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January21°C28°C36%1.310.2h8.2/10
🌤️ February21°C29°C43%1.510.5h7.9/10
🌤️ March21°C29°C48%2.011.1h7.8/10
⛅ April22°C29°C63%3.611.4h7.4/10
⛅ May23°C29°C72%4.211.6h7.3/10
⛅ June24°C30°C76%3.611.9h7.2/10
⛅ July24°C31°C76%4.411.7h7.1/10
⛅ August24°C31°C77%5.311.3h7.0/10
⛅ September24°C31°C74%5.011.0h7.0/10
⛅ October23°C30°C66%5.210.8h7.2/10
⛅ November22°C29°C61%4.310.4h7.3/10
🌤️ December22°C29°C44%2.110.2h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Dominican Republic averages 31°C, 74% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

September vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Dominican Republic in September

Is September a good time to visit Dominican Republic?
September is an acceptable time for Dominican Republic (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Dominican Republic in September?
Yes, 74% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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