- Features of the tourist season in the Dominican Republic
- Features of the hurricane and rainy season
- Dominican climate
- Travel Tips
Recently, the Dominican Republic has enjoyed particular popularity among tourists who prefer to vacation in the Caribbean. Therefore, the question of when is the best time to go to this heavenly place is quite legitimate. Of course, the choice of travel time depends directly on your individual preferences, however, there are general recommendations that allow you to choose the best option.
Features of the tourist season in the Dominican Republic
In general, the climate of this island state is ideal for beach tourism. The sun shines almost all year round on the territory of the Dominican Republic, warming the air up to + 30-31 degrees. The water temperature in different regions ranges from +27 to +30 degrees and drops below extremely rarely. In total, in the Dominican Republic, it is customary to distinguish two seasons, differing from each other in the nuances of weather conditions.
The Velvet season
The maximum flow of tourists arrives in the Dominican Republic from November to April. This trend is due to a number of reasons. Among them:
- long dry and warm weather (+ 29-30 degrees);
- comfortable sea water temperature (+ 26-27 degrees);
- absence of torrential rains and hurricane winds;
- the opportunity to enjoy not only a beach holiday, but also to see local attractions with your own eyes.
Beginning in February, including March, in the Dominican Republic, a massive spectacle takes place when giant whales amuse themselves with mating games. Mammals swim so close to the shore that everyone can see these unique representatives of the marine world. Many tourists flock to admire the whales from all over the Dominican Republic.
Throughout the velvet season, the state hosts mass events and carnival processions, in which you can take part and feel the local national culture.
Low season
In April, the beaches of the Dominican Republic become empty, as during this period the climate changes dramatically, and hot days are replaced by heavy rains, stormy winds and typhoons. This situation continues until October. This is not to say that all this time inclement weather is established everywhere, but do not forget about possible drops in temperatures and hurricane winds.
In the low season, most tour operators reduce the cost of tickets due to weather conditions. Some tourists note that from April to October it is, in principle, possible to rest in the Dominican Republic with constant observation of the weather forecast. In the morning hours, as a rule, the sun shines and the air is warm enough, and precipitation mainly falls at night. If a typhoon is expected, the hotel management often closes the beaches for several hours, after which tourists are allowed to swim again.
Features of the hurricane and rainy season
Already in August, most of the resort areas of the Dominican Republic warn their visitors about possible storm winds and eddy hurricanes. The wind speed in the region of the southwestern coast can reach up to 310 kilometers per hour, which, of course, is dangerous not only for recreation, but also for life. Therefore, all the efforts of travel companies are aimed at ensuring the safety of vacationers. For this, modern hotels are equipped with innovative equipment that can withstand strong winds. Before the construction of the hotel, an individual project is developed, focused on the specifics of the area.
Having decided to go to the Dominican Republic in an unfavorable season, it is better to prefer the resort of Punta Cana, which is surrounded by mountain ranges that naturally protect this place from inclement weather. Even during typhoons, it is calm and calm here.
Dominican climate
Due to its geographical position, the country has had a tropical climate for many centuries, the characteristic features of which are: high humidity; stable air temperature; absence of sharp temperature fluctuations within one season.
Throughout the year, the air in the Dominican Republic remains at around +24 to +32 degrees. The warmest weather is in August, but a fresh breeze from the northeastern coast makes the heat cooler. The lowest temperatures are in January. Subzero temperatures are extremely rare in high-altitude mountainous regions this month.
Spring in the Dominican Republic
The first two months of spring are characterized by calm and warm weather. In March, the thermometer does not drop below +28 degrees. The water temperature is about +26 degrees, which is quite acceptable for both beach tourism and long sea trips. In April, the air humidity increases sharply due to the coming rainy season and is 55%. The temperature can rise to +31 degrees, and at night drop to +23 degrees.
In May, the average humidity varies from 60 to 80%. The air temperature rises slightly. In the resort areas of Santa Domingo, Bavaro, Samana, Xa de Campo in the last spring month, temperature fluctuations reach 2-3 degrees. Therefore, there is no fundamental difference where to go to the Dominican Republic in the spring.
Summer in the Dominican Republic
The summer period is slightly different from others. Among the minuses, it is worth noting the beginning rainy season, periodic surges in atmospheric pressure and active migrations of termites, which can ruin the rest. It is a mistake to assume that a trip to the Dominican Republic in the summer is impossible, since it is impossible to predict the behavior of the weather with complete accuracy. It so happens that during rest, precipitation falls only at night, and during the day the weather improves.
In June, most days are warm and sometimes cloudy. The temperature does not drop below +30 degrees. There are tropical cyclones in July, so make sure you have adequate clothing in case of stormy winds. August is characterized by the maximum temperature rise up to + 33-36 degrees.
Autumn in the Dominican Republic
With the exception of September, the weather is very good in autumn. According to historical data, it was in September (1998, 2004) that typhoons hit the Dominican Republic, bringing devastating consequences. However, this does not happen often and an autumn trip to the island state can be successful.
In September, the weather can change depending on objective factors. The air temperature this month is +31 degrees. The water is very warm and warms up to +28 degrees.
In October, strong winds and rains are replaced by more stable weather. In November, tourists who want to open the velvet season begin to come to the Dominican Republic en masse. Rainy days are still possible, but not as often as before.
Winter in the Dominican Republic
Mild and comfortable weather sets in the Dominican Islands during the winter months. The water temperature in the Caribbean Sea is higher than in the Atlantic Ocean. In any case, the water remains warm.
February is characterized by dry and hot weather. In the daytime, the air temperature reaches + 28-29 degrees. The water is still perfect for a beach holiday.
The lowest temperatures are observed in the Bavaro and Punta Cana areas. In these places during the day it is possible to get cold up to +26 degrees in January.
In winter, mountain recreation is also popular in the Dominican Republic. It is worth remembering that in the highlands the temperature differs from the main climatic zones of the state and ranges from +19 to 0 degrees.
Travel Tips
Going to the Dominican Republic, you should follow several important rules, thanks to which your vacation will not be overshadowed by weather conditions:
- Pre-collect as much information as possible about the resort where you plan to relax. You must calculate in advance all the risks associated with the weather, living conditions and the duration of the trip.
- It will be useful to check with the tour operator for a detailed weather forecast for the period of your stay in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, you can go to specialized sites that record not only the smallest climatic changes, but also the likelihood of storm winds.
- Don't worry too much if your vacation falls during the rainy season. As noted above, inclement weather does not last long in the Dominican Republic.
- Do not forget to bring your own wind protection.
As a result, we note that the Dominican Republic is a great place to stay. Despite the fact that the weather conditions sometimes change, in general, the weather is warm all year round on the territory of the state.
