Weather in the Dominican Republic in may 2025

Here, check out the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Dominican Republic. These forecasts are probabilities for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.



Where to go in the Dominican Republic in may?

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in may: destination map

Dominican Republic: weather map in may in different regions
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Where to go in each region in may?

East of Dominican Republic
(Punta Cana, Bayahibe, Miches...)
85°F to 88°F10 à 19 days81°F to 83°F
tolerable weather
Eastern Cibao
(Las Terrenas, Samana, Cotui...)
85°F17 à 18 days81°F to 83°F
tolerable weather
Greater Santo Domingo
(Santo Domingo, Boca Chica, Baní...)
83°F to 88°F8 à 17 days83°F
good weather*
North (Western Cibao)
(Puerto Plata, San Fernando de Monte Cristi , Santiago de los Caballeros...)
85°F to 90°F10 à 18 days81°F to 83°F
tolerable weather
South of Dominican Republic
(Barahona, Cabo Rojo, Azua de Compostela...)
83°F to 90°F7 à 18 days83°F
good weather*
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in the Dominican Republic in may when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in the Dominican Republic in may ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.

May is the wettest month of the year. The Dominican territory as a whole is experiencing a strong rise in humidity due to the fact that the rains have increased in intensity. On the other hand,the numbers of wet days remain substantially the same as for the previous month. In other words, this means that the climate throughout May in the Dominican Republic is favorable in the north and the east but it is barely acceptable on the south coast.

Puerto Plata and the Northern Region throughout May

During the first ten days of the month, the weather is still beautiful. Then, as the days pass, the rains intensify and occur more often. This means that in mid-May as well as towards the end of the month, one must expect regular showers in the middle of the day. Thunderstorms cannot be excluded either.

Punta Cana and the East Region throughout May

The arrival of rain in Punta Cana is gradual. At the beginning of the month, the intermittent rainfall did not affect the weather throughout May in the Dominican Republic but intensified it. In mid-May, the evenings are more humid and towards the end of the month, there are quite a few thunderstorms.

Santo Domingo and the South Coast throughout May

The southern part of the territory is more exposed to the wind, which favors the rain and therefore as of the second ten day period - intense rains fall in Santo Domingo and its surroundings, in the afternoon and at night.


Climate in the Dominican Republic in may

Climate in Santo Domingo in may

In may, the mean temperature in Santo Domingo is 83°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in may. With 6.6in over 8 days, the weather is rather to rain for your vacations. Consider to pack clothes for rain.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in Santo Domingo.

May
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 86°F
Lowest temperature 79°F
Sea temperature 82°F
Rainfall 6.6in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(27%)
Humidity 83%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 35%
Length of day 13:01
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Santo Domingo in may

Climate in Las Terrenas in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Las Terrenas is 81°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate quite enjoyable in that area in may. With 12.1in over 17 days, the weather is rather to rain during your journey. Remember to bring adapted clothes.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city in Dominican Republic.

May
Average temperature 81°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 79°F
Sea temperature 81°F
Rainfall 12.1in
Number of days with rainfall 17 day(s)
(54%)
Humidity 85%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 38%
Length of day 13:03
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Las Terrenas in may

Climate in Puerto Plata in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Puerto Plata is 81°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate quite enjoyable in that locality in this month. With 6.6in over 11 days, rainfall can happen during your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, may is a good month to go there in Dominican Republic.

May
Average temperature 81°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Sea temperature 81°F
Rainfall 6.6in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(34%)
Humidity 82%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 28%
Length of day 13:05
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Puerto Plata in may

Climate in Punta Cana in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate quite enjoyable in this city in the month of may. With 6.8in over 11 days, rain may occur during your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, the month of may is an advisable month to go in this city.

May
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 81°F
Sea temperature 82°F
Rainfall 6.8in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(35%)
Humidity 79%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 33%
Length of day 13:01
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Punta Cana in may

Climate in Azua de Compostela in may

In may, the mean temperature in Azua de Compostela is 77°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate is quite pleasant in this location in this month. With 8.3in over 13 days, rainfall can happen for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this locality in Dominican Republic.

May
Average temperature 77°F
Highest temperature 83°F
Lowest temperature 74°F
Rainfall 8.3in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(42%)
Humidity 77%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 29%
Length of day 13:01
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Azua de Compostela in may


All cities in the Dominican Republic in may

Santo Domingo in maygood weather
Las Terrenas in maytolerable weather
Puerto Plata in maytolerable weather
Punta Cana in maytolerable weather
Azua de Compostela in maytolerable weather
Baní in maygood weather
Barahona in maygood weather
Bayahibe in maytolerable weather
Boca Chica in maytolerable weather
Cabo Rojo in maygood weather
Cotui in maytolerable weather
Miches in maytolerable weather
Samana in maytolerable weather
San Fernando de Monte Cristi in maytolerable weather
Santiago de los Caballeros in maytolerable weather
Altos de Chavon in maytolerable weather
Bahia de las Aguilas in maygood weather
Bavaro in maytolerable weather
Cabrera in maytolerable weather
Enriquillo in maytolerable weather
Gaspar Hernández in maytolerable weather
Saona Island in maytolerable weather
Isla Catalina in maytolerable weather
Juan Dolio in maytolerable weather
La Romana in maytolerable weather
Las Galeras in maytolerable weather
Las Lagunas de Nisibon in maytolerable weather
Montaña Redonda in maytolerable weather
Nagua in maytolerable weather
Palmar de Ocoa in maygood weather
Paradise Island (Cayo Arena) in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Aniana Vargas in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Cotubanamá in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional El Choco y Las Cuevas de Cabarete in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Humedales Del Ozama in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Isabel de Torres in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Jaragua in maygood weather
Parque Nacional Jose Armando Bermúdez in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Lago Enriquillo in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Los Haitises in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos in maytolerable weather
Parque Nacional Montaña La Humeadora in maygood weather
Pico Duarte in maytolerable weather
Playa Ermitaño in maytolerable weather
Punta Rucia in maytolerable weather
Sabana de la Mar in maytolerable weather
Sosua in maytolerable weather
Altamira in maytolerable weather
Arenoso in maytolerable weather
Bajos de Haina in maygood weather
Bonao in maytolerable weather
Cabarete in maytolerable weather
Concepción de la Vega in maytolerable weather
Constanza in maytolerable weather
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Weather data for Dominican Republic in may:

Weather data for Dominican Republic in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the Dominican Republic. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the Dominican Republic can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the Dominican Republic.


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