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Sun & Beach Potential

95/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, February, January

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

22°C – 26°C

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The best time to visit Dominican Republic for a sun and beach holiday is March, February, January.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Dominican Republic

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°78
February
88Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°70
March
95Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°53
April
75Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°100
May
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°193
June
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°131
July
66Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°123
August
66Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°121
September
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°151
October
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°163
November
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°135
December
75Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°100

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Dominican Republic

When is the best time to visit Dominican Republic for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Dominican Republic for sun & beach is typically in March, February, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Dominican Republic?

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Rainy season typically: September–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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