Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Santo Domingo, 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 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 202mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
202mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 202mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May is close to Santo Domingo's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May202mm average rain
May is one of Santo Domingo's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Santo Domingo's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to June and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Santo Domingo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May66 weather score
May scores below Santo Domingo'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.
Hotels in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Marriott
JW Marriott Hotel Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & CasinoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sheraton Santo Domingo HotelSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Four Points by Sheraton Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic