SeasonMapDominican Republic in April
April is Dominican Republic's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 4 destinations average 85/100, led by Puerto Plata at 90 — 34°C and 13 rainy days — while Santo Domingo trails at 71 with 86 mm of rain.
#5 of 12 months for Dominican Republic · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Dominican Republic in April
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Plata | Beach | 34°C | 66 mm · 13 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Punta Cana | Beach | 34°C | 72 mm · 13 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 3 | Samaná | Beach | 32°C | 95 mm · 15 days | 88 tier A | — |
| 4 | Santo Domingo | City | 35°C | 86 mm · 16 days | 71 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means April is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Dominican Republic in April
- Turtle nesting on the east coast · Punta Cana · 15 Mar – 15 Nov (usually)
- Semana Santa · Punta Cana and 2 more places · 29 Mar – 5 Apr
Peak crowds at 1 of Dominican Republic's 2 well-known places this month.