The holiday season in the Dominican Republic lasts throughout the year, but still the ideal time to visit the country is from November to April. From May to November, rest in the country can be overshadowed by torrential, but short-term rains, which, as a rule, pass in the evening or at night, which means that during the day you can swim and sunbathe without any obstacles. Important: caution should be exercised when buying tours at the end of summer - at this time the hurricane season begins in the country.
Features of rest in the Dominican Republic by seasons
High season: in December-February, the country has almost ideal weather, when you can comfortably relax on the seaside, and in January-March you can see a truly fascinating sight - humpback whales.
Low season: April-October is the time when rains or typhoons can start, although these may not be the case. But in August-September, most likely, there will be bad weather with strong winds.
Beach season in the Dominican Republic
For a beach holiday in the Republic, it is advisable to go in November-March - at this time there is practically no rain, and the Atlantic light breeze will save you from the heat. Popular Dominican beaches are Sosua Beach, Macao Beach, Boca Chica, Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana Beach.
Diving
You can go diving in the Dominican Republic at any time of the year, except for the rainy season (at this time, the conditions for diving are not very good).
For diving, it is worth choosing the area of Sosua (northern coast), where there will be something to do, both for novice divers (they can be trained in one of the dive schools) and for professionals. Rio San Juan and Playa Grande are ideal conditions for diving - diving into the depths of the sea, you will be able to observe colorful tropical fish and marine animals.
Experienced divers should go to Cabrera: they have caves and trips to the inland lakes at their service. A large number of caves and coral formations can be found on the Samana Peninsula, especially in Las Terrenas. To dive into caves and shipwrecks, it is worth going to the southern and southeastern regions of the country, located near Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica.
Surfing
For surfing, places such as Enquentro, Nagua, La Preciosa, Orchid Bay, Playa Grande are ideal. The surf season lasts almost all year round: pros should come to the Dominican Republic in winter, when the waves can reach 6 m, and for novice surfers in summer, when the waves are much less.
Holidays in the Dominican Republic will delight you with the gentle sun, white beaches, cozy lagoons, luxurious palm trees, enchanting festivals and carnivals.
