Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Dominican Republic in May
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
168mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°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
May31°C average high
May is close to Dominican Republic's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May168mm average rain
May 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
May7.5 hours average sun
May sits close to Dominican Republic's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May23°C average sea
May is close to Dominican Republic's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May66 weather score
May scores below Dominican Republic's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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