Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Dominican Republic Average Monthly Weather
Weather score71Very good annual avg
Best months: February, March, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 7.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1358mm. Sea temperatures average 23°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
1358mm
Annual total
Sun
7.6h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
71
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 157mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October32°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October157mm average rain
October is one of Dominican Republic's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October7.1 hours average sun
October is below Dominican Republic's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October24°C average sea
October is one of Dominican Republic's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October64 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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