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El Café weather in May (Dominican Republic)

Wondering what the weather is like in El Café during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, El Café tends to experience very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 31°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 23°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

El Café in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 231 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit El Café. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Café climate page with graphs.

 

El Café, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 231 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in May

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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