SeasonMapDominican Republic in May
May is Dominican Republic's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 4 destinations average 85/100, led by Puerto Plata at 90 — 30°C and 12 rainy days — while Santo Domingo is warmer at 34°C and scores 72.
#7 of 12 months for Dominican Republic · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Dominican Republic in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Plata | Beach | 30°C | 52 mm · 12 days | 90 tier S | — |
| 2 | Punta Cana | Beach | 33°C | 79 mm · 13 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 3 | Samaná | Beach | 29°C | 81 mm · 16 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 4 | Santo Domingo | City | 34°C | 90 mm · 21 days | 72 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 May 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 May
- Turtle nesting on the east coast · Punta Cana · 15 Mar – 15 Nov (usually)