Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic · North America
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days this month.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
87%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 82°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
82°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 82°F, and early evening stays near 81°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain29%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain25%
Cloud54%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain30%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain25%
Cloud60%
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 | 81 | 74 | 0.8 | 6 | 10.5 | 78 | 81 |
| Feb | 81 | 73 | 0.7 | 6 | 11.0 | 77 | 80 |
| Mar | 81 | 74 | 1.1 | 7 | 11.5 | 76 | 80 |
| Apr | 82 | 75 | 2.0 | 10 | 11.9 | 78 | 81 |
| May | 83 | 77 | 3.9 | 17 | 11.8 | 81 | 82 |
| Jun | 84 | 78 | 3.4 | 17 | 11.9 | 81 | 83 |
| Jul | 85 | 78 | 3.7 | 17 | 11.7 | 81 | 83 |
| Aug | 85 | 79 | 4.7 | 19 | 11.2 | 82 | 84 |
| Sep | 85 | 79 | 5.4 | 20 | 10.4 | 83 | 85 |
| Oct | 84 | 78 | 5.1 | 20 | 10.3 | 83 | 85 |
| Nov | 83 | 76 | 3.4 | 14 | 10.4 | 81 | 84 |
| Dec | 82 | 75 | 1.4 | 8 | 10.6 | 79 | 82 |
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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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