April in the Dominican Republic is a month symbolizing the imminent start of the wet season. What weather conditions should be noted?
In northern and eastern cities, the temperature increased by 1 - 2 degrees, compared to March. In Puerto Plata during the day the air warms up to + 29C, in Luperon - up to + 31C. The evening temperature is + 19… + 20C. In Santo Domingo, daily temperature fluctuations are + 21 … + 31C, and the number of rainy days in March is 7 - 8.
In the interior areas, it can be around + 32C during the day. The coolness is only felt in the evening and at night, as the interior areas are not affected by the sea breezes.
Holidays and festivals
When planning a vacation in the Dominican Republic in April, you can organize a rich cultural leisure.
In some years, Easter falls in April. In the Dominican Republic, as in other states, solemn services are held in churches. However, tourists are more interested in the carnival processions that can be seen in all cities. Evil devils and demons are the main characters of the costumed processions. This can be explained by the fact that people are trying to scare away evil spirits from themselves. At the end of the carnival, it is customary to light bonfires and burn all costumes and masks, thereby saying goodbye to evil.
In early April, in most cities of the Dominican Republic, it is customary to hold a music festival known as the "Festival de Primavera". The festival involves performers who will introduce guests to amazing Latin American dances - salsa, reggaeton, merengue, bachata. As part of the festival, it is customary to hold free concerts.
Prices for tours to the Dominican Republic in April
Prices for tours in April are lower compared to winter ones. In reality, the difference is not significant, because the celebration of Easter leads to an increase in the tourist flow.
