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Best time to visit Dominican Republic

The best months are January, February, March, and December. Here is what every month is like, and what flights cost lately.

Month by month

Carnival fills the streets in February, and Christmas and Semana Santa (Easter week) are the busiest family holidays, so book ahead for those weeks.

  1. JanuaryBestTypically 29°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 9 days a month
  2. FebruaryBest: BusyTypically 30°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 9 days a month
  3. MarchBestTypically 31°C by day, 22°C at night, rain on about 9 days a month
  4. AprilGo with a plan: MildTypically 31°C by day, 23°C at night, rain on about 12 days a month
  5. MayGo with a plan: HotTypically 31°C by day, 24°C at night, rain on about 15 days a month
  6. JuneGo with a plan: HotTypically 31°C by day, 25°C at night, rain on about 14 days a month
  7. JulyGo with a plan: HotTypically 32°C by day, 25°C at night, rain on about 16 days a month
  8. AugustGo with a plan: HotTypically 32°C by day, 25°C at night, rain on about 15 days a month
  9. SeptemberGo with a plan: RainyTypically 32°C by day, 25°C at night, rain on about 18 days a month
  10. OctoberGo with a plan: RainyTypically 31°C by day, 25°C at night, rain on about 18 days a month
  11. NovemberGo with a plan: MildTypically 30°C by day, 23°C at night, rain on about 17 days a month
  12. DecemberBestTypically 29°C by day, 22°C at night, rain on about 12 days a month

Typical weather is for Santo Domingo: averages of NASA POWER daily data, 2016 to 2025, on a grid of about 50 km. Mountains and coasts can differ.

Plan the days

[Photo: Santo Domingo]
Santo Domingo in 2 daysParque Colón, Primatial Cathedral, Fortaleza Ozama, Alcázar de Colón, Columbus Lighthouse, Los Tres Ojos, Casas Reales, San Francisco ruins2 days, Dominican RepublicBalanced pace
[Photo: Punta Cana]
Punta Cana in 3 daysOjos Indígenas, Hoyo Azul, Marina Cap Cana, Saona Island, Bayahíbe, Altos de Chavón, Higüey Basilica, Playa Macao, El Cortecito3 days, Dominican RepublicBalanced pace
[Photo: Dominican Republic]
Dominican Republic in 6 daysColonial Zone, Alcázar de Colón, Columbus Lighthouse, Los Tres Ojos, Higüey Basilica, Hoyo Azul, Saona Island, Altos de Chavón, El Cortecito6 days, Dominican RepublicBalanced pace