SeasonMapSamaná (Las Terrenas) weather in September
Dominican Republic
September in Samaná: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Samaná · #577 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Samaná in September
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Samaná climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 123 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 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 September
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.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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 September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Hurricane season
1 Jun – 30 NovThe peninsula is on the exposed north coast and the mountain roads slide after long rain. August to early October is the run that matters; rates in those weeks are the year's lowest. Source ↗
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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Samaná?
- September in Samaná: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Samaná on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Samaná in September?
- In September, Samaná averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 123.1 mm of rain over roughly 21.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Samaná in September?
- Samaná has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in September.
Other months in Samaná
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Similar destinations in Caribbean — September
Within 300 km: Punta Cana's Turtle nesting on the east coast around 15 Mar – 15 Nov.