Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic in May
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 271mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
271mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 271mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May271mm average rain
May is one of Las Terrenas' 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
May7.3 hours average sun
May is brighter than Las Terrenas' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May is below Las Terrenas' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May60 weather score
May 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
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
