Best time to visit Dominican Republic
The best time to visit Dominican Republic is January to March, when its 3 destinations average 87/100 for climate comfort — August is the weakest month, at 78/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 3 Dominican Republic destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dominican Republic climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 27.1°C | 32 mm | Puerto Plata 89 |
| February | 86 | 27.2°C | 39 mm | Puerto Plata 89 |
| March | 86 | 27.5°C | 60 mm | Punta Cana 88 |
| April | 86 | 28.2°C | 57 mm | Puerto Plata 90 |
| May | 83 | 29.2°C | 74 mm | Puerto Plata 90 |
| June | 83 | 29.9°C | 56 mm | Puerto Plata 90 |
| July | 80 | 30°C | 91 mm | Puerto Plata 88 |
| August | 78 | 30.2°C | 112 mm | Puerto Plata 87 |
| September | 80 | 30.2°C | 97 mm | Puerto Plata 86 |
| October | 81 | 29.7°C | 87 mm | Puerto Plata 88 |
| November | 82 | 28.5°C | 85 mm | Puerto Plata 88 |
| December | 85 | 27.5°C | 47 mm | Puerto Plata 87 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Dominican Republic destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 3 destinations in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Dominican Republic?
- January to March. Across Dominican Republic's 3 destinations, January averages 87/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 27.1°C and 32 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Dominican Republic?
- August, averaging 78/100 — mean highs of 30.2°C and 112 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Dominican Republic?
- August, with mean daily highs of 30.2°C averaged across 3 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Dominican Republic?
- August, averaging 112 mm of rain.