Santo Domingo Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santo Domingo in May

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. May in Santo Domingo generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Santo Domingo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 129 mm (5.1 in) in Santo Domingo.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Santo Domingo gets approximately 231 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Santo Domingo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santo Domingo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santo Domingo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santo Domingo in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santo Domingo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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).

Popular Destinations in Santo Domingo

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

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.

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April
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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
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Santo Domingo weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in May?

In May, Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Santo Domingo sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic in May?

Average temperatures in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic during May range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Santo Domingo.

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

Santo Domingo typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 129 mm (5.1 in) on average across Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic due to the typically tolerable weather in Santo Domingo.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Santo Domingo. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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