Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Dominican Republic in May.

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Punta Cana Santo Domingo Sosúa Bayahibe

Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Dominican Republic in May

May in the Dominican Republic generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Constanza at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Saona Island at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Saona Island and 17°C (63°F) in Constanza.

For specific regional insights in the Dominican Republic, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Fernando de Monte Cristi with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Constanza with 257 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Punta Cana sees around 249 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Dominican Republic in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in the Dominican Republic (May)

Precipitation variation in the Dominican Republic (May)

Punta Cana

In May Punta Cana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
249 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Punta Cana →

Santo Domingo

In May Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
247 hours
231 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Santo Domingo →

Las Terrenas

In May Las Terrenas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Las Terrenas →

Sosúa

In May Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Sosúa →

Bayahibe

In May Bayahibe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
247 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bayahibe →

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Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Dominican Republic in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punta Cana 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Santo Domingo 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Sosúa 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Bayahibe 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Santiago de los Caballeros 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Jarabacoa 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)

The Dominican Republic weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic in May?

the Dominican Republic typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Punta Cana average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Dominican Republic in May?

Average temperatures in the Dominican Republic during May range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Punta Cana.

Does the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in May?

Punta Cana typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across the Dominican Republic.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Dominican Republic?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Dominican Republic with overall pleasant weather in Punta Cana. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Punta Cana. In contrast, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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