Dominican Republic in September

September is one of Dominican Republic's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 79/100, led by Puerto Plata at 85 — 39°C and 15 rainy days — while Samaná is cooler at 36°C and scores 83.

#11 of 12 months for Dominican Republic · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, month by month

79/100 in September
  1. 88Jan
  2. 87Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 85Apr
  5. 82May
  6. 83Jun
  7. 81Jul
  8. 80Aug
  9. 79Sep
  10. 78Oct
  11. 80Nov
  12. 86Dec

Where in Dominican Republic in September

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Puerto PlataBeach39°C91 mm · 15 days85 tier A—
2SamanáBeach36°C123 mm · 21 days83 tier A—
3Punta CanaBeach38°C129 mm · 19 days82 tier A—
4Santo DomingoCity39°C96 mm · 21 days64 tier C—

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 September 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 September

  • Turtle nesting on the east coast · Punta Cana · 15 Mar – 15 Nov (usually)

Better months for Dominican Republic

January · 88/100February · 87/100March · 87/100Weakest: October · 78/100
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