Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic · Caribbean
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 15 wet days, more than in most months.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
72%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 82°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
81°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain13%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday86°F
Feels 90°F
Rain25%
Cloud54%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain45%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain21%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 72 | 2.4 | 11 | 10.0 | 82 | 80 |
| Feb | 83 | 72 | 1.8 | 9 | 10.8 | 80 | 79 |
| Mar | 84 | 73 | 2.4 | 11 | 11.3 | 79 | 79 |
| Apr | 85 | 74 | 2.5 | 13 | 11.8 | 80 | 80 |
| May | 87 | 76 | 3.1 | 15 | 11.7 | 81 | 81 |
| Jun | 89 | 78 | 1.8 | 10 | 12.3 | 79 | 83 |
| Jul | 89 | 78 | 1.4 | 11 | 12.1 | 79 | 83 |
| Aug | 89 | 79 | 2.1 | 12 | 11.6 | 80 | 84 |
| Sep | 90 | 78 | 3.1 | 16 | 11.0 | 81 | 85 |
| Oct | 88 | 77 | 3.5 | 17 | 10.5 | 82 | 84 |
| Nov | 85 | 75 | 3.5 | 16 | 10.4 | 83 | 83 |
| Dec | 83 | 73 | 2.6 | 13 | 10.3 | 82 | 81 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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