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Dominican Republic Country Info: Climate

Local Forecast

TODAY’S WEATHER

Temperature

The Dominican Republic has a primarily tropical climate, with more local variations in temperatures than seasonal ones. Every month of the year is like summer with hot, direct sun. Temperatures can range from 75 tio 100 Ferenheit (25 to 40 celsius). Evenings are usually cooler, and the rains serve to cool things off.

Rainy Seasons

Afternoon showers can be common, lasting an hour or so. There are two rainy seasons: October to May along the northern coast; May to October in the South. During Rainy season, you will need an umbrella, because these are drenching rains.