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Santa Cruz de Barahona weather in May (Dominican Republic)

How does the May weather in Santa Cruz de Barahona compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Santa Cruz de Barahona typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz de Barahona in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 261 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz de Barahona climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz de Barahona, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 261 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Barahona, the Dominican Republic (3 KM, 2 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.

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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