Weather by month for central Dominican Republic, the best months to go and how Dominican Republic's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 20°C · 12 rain days
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 19°C to 24°C · 15–22 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 20°C / 12°C | 12 days (82 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| February | 19°C / 12°C | 15 days (80 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| March | 20°C / 12°C | 16 days (126 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| April | 21°C / 13°C | 20 days (143 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| May | 22°C / 14°C | 19 days (145 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| June | 23°C / 15°C | 16 days (86 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| July | 23°C / 15°C | 17 days (82 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 24°C / 15°C | 18 days (122 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| September | 23°C / 15°C | 22 days (121 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| October | 23°C / 15°C | 20 days (101 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| November | 21°C / 14°C | 18 days (107 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| December | 20°C / 13°C | 16 days (74 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.0/10 |
Figures for central Dominican Republic; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
20°C / 12°C · 12 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Highs average 19.6°C with 12.4 rain days, making this the driest start to the year. Scores rate it the best month overall at 7.5. New Year's Day, Day of Kings on January 6, Our Lady of Altagracia on January 21 and Duarte's Birthday on January 26 all fall this month, so expect busier sites and flights.
19°C / 12°C · 15 rain days · 10.3 h sun
February stays dry and mild, with highs of 19.4°C and 15.3 rain days. It scores 7 out of 10, a good month overall. Independence Day on February 27 is a national holiday, so plan around possible closures.
20°C / 12°C · 16 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Highs climb to 20.3°C and sunshine rises to 10.6 hours a day, but rain increases to 126mm over 15.5 days. The month still scores a solid 7, a good choice for most travellers.
21°C / 13°C · 20 rain days · 10.7 h sun
April brings warmer days at 21.1°C and more frequent rain, with 19.7 rain days and 143mm total. Good Friday falls on April 3, a major holiday with closures and travel around the country. The overall score holds at 7.
22°C / 14°C · 19 rain days · 11.0 h sun
This is one of the wetter months, with 145mm of rain over 18.9 days, though highs reach 22.3°C and sunshine hits 11 hours. Labour Day on May 1 and Mother's Day on May 28 bring extra local traffic. The score stays at 7, a good month despite the rain.
23°C / 15°C · 16 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Rain eases a little to 86mm over 16.1 days, while highs reach 23.3°C and sunshine peaks at 11.8 hours. Corpus Christi on June 4 is a public holiday. The month scores 7, a good balance of warmth and lighter rain.
23°C / 15°C · 17 rain days · 11.7 h sun
July is warm and fairly dry for the season, with highs of 23.4°C, 82mm of rain and 17 rain days. Sunshine stays high at 11.7 hours a day. It scores 7, a good month for travel.
24°C / 15°C · 18 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Highs peak at 23.5°C, but rain picks up again with 122mm over 18 rain days. Restoration Day on August 16 is a national holiday. The score remains a good 7, though the wetter pattern is worth noting for outdoor plans.
23°C / 15°C · 22 rain days · 10.4 h sun
This is the wettest month of the year, with 21.6 rain days and 121mm of rain, alongside a drop in sunshine to 10.4 hours. Highs still reach 23.4°C. Our Lady of Mercy on September 24 is a public holiday, and the month scores 7 despite the frequent rain.
23°C / 15°C · 20 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Rain stays frequent at 20.4 days with 101mm total, while highs cool slightly to 22.6°C and sunshine drops to 9.8 hours. The score holds at 7, a good month if you don't mind regular showers.
21°C / 14°C · 18 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Highs fall to 21.2°C with 107mm of rain over 17.7 days, a moderate improvement from the wettest months. Constitution Day on November 6 marks a public holiday. The score is a steady 7, a good month overall.
20°C / 13°C · 16 rain days · 10.1 h sun
December turns drier again, with 74mm of rain over 16.1 days and highs of 20°C. Christmas Day on December 25 brings holiday travel and closures. The month scores a good 7, closing the year on milder, calmer conditions.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January is the best month for city trips. Highs average 19.6°C with lows of 11.6°C, so you can walk around all day without heat fatigue, and rainfall stays moderate at 82mm.
Hiking & nature
January and February suit hiking best. Temperatures stay cool, with highs of 19.6°C and 19.4°C and lows near 11.6-11.8°C, making uphill walking comfortable rather than sticky.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Day of Kings (6 Jan), Our Lady of Altagracia (21 Jan), Duarte's Birthday (26 Jan)
Public holidays: Independence Day (27 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Mother's Day (28 May)
Public holidays: Corpus Christi (4 Jun)
Public holidays: Restoration Day (16 Aug)
Public holidays: Our Lady of Mercy (24 Sep)
Public holidays: Constitution Day (6 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is rated good, but it's one of the warmer, wetter months. Expect a high of 23.5°C and 18 rain days, with 122mm of rain falling over the month. Sun hours stay solid at 11.3, so you still get plenty of daylight between showers.
Yes, January is the best-rated month on the data. It has the lowest rainfall total of the year at 82mm, fewer rain days at 12.4, and a comfortable high of 19.6°C. Sun hours sit at 9.9, a touch lower than mid-year, but the drier conditions make it the top pick.
September is still rated good, but it's the wettest month by rain days, with 21.6 days of rain recorded. Rainfall totals 121mm, and sun hours drop to 10.4. Temperatures stay warm, with a high of 23.4°C, so the rain tends to arrive as showers rather than constant grey skies.
Yes, April is rated good, though rain picks up compared to earlier months. It sees 19.7 rain days and 143mm of rainfall, among the highest totals of the year. The high reaches 21.1°C and sun hours are a strong 10.7, so warm, sunny spells still dominate between wetter periods.
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