The Dominican Republic weather in May
Thinking about venturing to the Dominican Republic this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like 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.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Constanza at 25°C to very warm in Punta Rucia at 32°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Punta Rucia and 17°C in Constanza.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Fernando de Monte Cristi with an average of 50 mm to heavy rainfall in Constanza with 257 mm. Meanwhile, Punta Cana enjoys close to 249 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in the Dominican Republic, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Dominican Republic's yearly weather, check out our the Dominican Republic climate page.
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Average weather in Punta Cana
In May Punta Cana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Santo Domingo
In May Santo Domingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Las Terrenas
In May Las Terrenas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sosúa
In May Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bayahibe
In May Bayahibe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best 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 tolerable weather conditions.
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