Santiago de los Caballeros weather in May (Dominican Republic)

Thinking of visiting Santiago de los Caballeros in May? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Santiago de los Caballeros tends to experience very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 31°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 21°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Santiago de los Caballeros in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 244 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Santiago, the Dominican Republic (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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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 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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