Santiago de los Caballeros weather in May (Dominican Republic)

What can you expect from the weather in Santiago de los Caballeros during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Santiago de los Caballeros generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Santiago de los Caballeros in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 244 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santiago de los Caballeros. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago de los Caballeros climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago de los Caballeros, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 244 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Santiago, the Dominican Republic (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in May

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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Santiago de los Caballeros in May?

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 in May.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Dominican Republic? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Dominican Republic. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.