Weather in May in Greater Santo Domingo
Planning a getaway to Greater Santo Domingo this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Greater Santo Domingo in May?
Greater Santo Domingo is a region in the Dominican Republic. May in Greater Santo Domingo generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Punta Cana at 29°C to very warm in San Francisco de Macorís at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in San Francisco de Macorís and 25°C in Punta Cana.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Amber Cove with an average of 84 mm to high rainfall in Santo Domingo with 129 mm.Average sunshine
The city Punta Cana usually sees around 249 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Greater Santo Domingo, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Greater Santo Domingo's yearly weather, check out our Greater Santo Domingo climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater Santo Domingo?
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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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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Boca Chica
In May Boca Chica 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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San Francisco de Macorís
In May San Francisco de Macorís generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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San Pedro de Macorís
In May San Pedro de Macorís generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greater Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic.
Is May the best time to visit Greater Santo Domingo?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Greater Santo Domingo with overall pleasant weather in Punta Cana.
On average, the best time to visit Greater Santo Domingo is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Punta Cana. The weather in August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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