SeasonMapSamaná (Las Terrenas) weather in May
Dominican Republic
May in Samaná: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Samaná · #286 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Samaná climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Samaná in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Samaná's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSamaná's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Samaná in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sargassum on the Atlantic side
1 Apr – 31 Aug · usuallySargassum seasonThe north-facing beaches around Las Terrenas and the peninsula's eastern end take the weed. The bay itself, tucked behind the headland, usually stays clean through the summer.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Samaná — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Samaná?
Samaná in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Samaná?
- May in Samaná: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Samaná on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Samaná in May?
- In May, Samaná averages a daily high of 28.9°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 100.3 mm of rain over roughly 18.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Samaná in May?
- Samaná has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in May.
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