Dominican Republic in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
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.
Average weather in may in Santo Domingo
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Partly Cloudy
47% of time
34%
10%
7%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
29%
22%
12%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Partly Cloudy
38% of time
30%
16%
12%
Weather at 3am
74°F
35%
29%
18%
11%
Where to go in the Dominican Republic in may?
Where to go in the Dominican Republic in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| East of Dominican Republic (Punta Cana, Bayahibe, Miches...) | 85°F to 88°F | 10 à 19 days | 81°F to 83°F | tolerable weather |
| Eastern Cibao (Las Terrenas, Samana, Cotui...) | 85°F | 17 à 18 days | 81°F to 83°F | tolerable weather |
| Greater Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo, Boca Chica, Baní...) | 83°F to 88°F | 8 à 17 days | 83°F | good weather* |
| North (Western Cibao) (Puerto Plata, San Fernando de Monte Cristi , Santiago de los Caballeros...) | 85°F to 90°F | 10 à 18 days | 81°F to 83°F | tolerable weather |
| South of Dominican Republic (Barahona, Cabo Rojo, Azua de Compostela...) | 83°F to 90°F | 7 à 18 days | 83°F | good weather* |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
All cities in the Dominican Republic in may
| Santo Domingo in may | good weather |
| Las Terrenas in may | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Plata in may | tolerable weather |
| Punta Cana in may | tolerable weather |
| Azua de Compostela in may | tolerable weather |
| Baní in may | good weather |
| Barahona in may | good weather |
| Bayahibe in may | tolerable weather |
| Boca Chica in may | tolerable weather |
| Cabo Rojo in may | good weather |
| Cotui in may | tolerable weather |
| Miches in may | tolerable weather |
| Samana in may | tolerable weather |
| San Fernando de Monte Cristi in may | tolerable weather |
| Santiago de los Caballeros in may | tolerable weather |
| Altos de Chavon in may | tolerable weather |
| Bahia de las Aguilas in may | good weather |
| Bavaro in may | tolerable weather |
| Cabrera in may | tolerable weather |
| Enriquillo in may | tolerable weather |
| Gaspar Hernández in may | tolerable weather |
| Saona Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Isla Catalina in may | tolerable weather |
| Juan Dolio in may | tolerable weather |
| La Romana in may | tolerable weather |
| Las Galeras in may | tolerable weather |
| Las Lagunas de Nisibon in may | tolerable weather |
| Montaña Redonda in may | tolerable weather |
| Nagua in may | tolerable weather |
| Palmar de Ocoa in may | good weather |
| Paradise Island (Cayo Arena) in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Aniana Vargas in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Cotubanamá in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional El Choco y Las Cuevas de Cabarete in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Humedales Del Ozama in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Isabel de Torres in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Jaragua in may | good weather |
| Parque Nacional Jose Armando Bermúdez in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Lago Enriquillo in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Los Haitises in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Montaña La Humeadora in may | good weather |
| Pico Duarte in may | tolerable weather |
| Playa Ermitaño in may | tolerable weather |
| Punta Rucia in may | tolerable weather |
| Sabana de la Mar in may | tolerable weather |
| Sosua in may | tolerable weather |
| Altamira in may | tolerable weather |
| Arenoso in may | tolerable weather |
| Bajos de Haina in may | good weather |
| Bonao in may | tolerable weather |
| Cabarete in may | tolerable weather |
| Concepción de la Vega in may | tolerable weather |
| Constanza in may | tolerable weather |
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.