Best time to visit the Dominican Republic

The climate in the Dominican Republic through the year

When to go

No month reaches an average score of 65 across the 10 destinations Eddigo covers in the Dominican Republic. February comes closest with 57 out of 100. Daytime highs in February are around 31°C throughout the country. The lowest average is in September (21), with daytime highs around 34°C.

Where in the country

In February, the highest scores are in Puerto Plata (68), Santiago de los Caballeros (62) and Concepción de la Vega (62), while La Romana scores 46. Every destination has its best month in February.

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, La Romana is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 33°C) and Punta Cana the coolest (31°C). San Francisco de Macorís gets the most precipitation, about 1,660 mm a year, and Punta Cana the least, about 1,300 mm. The warmest sea is at Santo Domingo: 30°C in September.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, the Dominican Republic averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: February and March. Best in February: Santiago de los Caballeros (75), Concepción de la Vega (74) and Puerto Plata (73)