Dominican Republic Weather

The weather of the Dominican Republic is basicallythrough October is wet on the southern coast.
tropical with lots of sunshine to enjoy the sandThe eastern end lying between Bavaro and Punta
and sea. It has an average temperature of 77Cana, experiences a dry period from December
degrees all year round. The temperature reachesto March. The weather on the southeast coast is
around 89 to 95 degrees during the summerdry from December to March and is wet during
season, and in the winter months theMay. Compared to other parts of the country,
temperature varies from 75 to 90 degrees. Thethis region receives a lower annual rainfall. The
weather records a lower temperature in thesouthwest region tends to have a dry period in
mountain regions. Usually, Dominican Republic'sJuly-May and October.
weather tends to have two rainy seasons. TheOver the past decade, the country has
heaviest rainfall is from May to August. During theexperienced several tropical hurricanes. Usually,
months of November and December there is onlyhurricanes come in the months of June to
light rainfall.November. August and September are highly
The republic's weather is hot in coastal areas. Theprone to hurricanes. Two major storms rocked
northern coast of the Dominican Republicthe country in August 1979 and in September
experiences a wet season from October to1998. The Dominican Republic is a well-known
January. Northeast and eastern region receivetourist destination with sandy beaches, mountains,
heavy rainfall during June-November. The summerand casinos. The best time to visit the country
starts in June and lasts till September. Mayare from March to April.