Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Dominican Republic in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 14 cities listed in the Dominican Republic range from 27.7°C in Punta Cana to 30.8°C in Santiago de los Caballeros. Monthly rainfall ranges from 75 mm in Santa Cruz de Barahona to 253 mm in Bonao.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Dominican Republic
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 29.3°C22.5°C | 22.5°C | 120 | 21.3 |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | 30.8°C21.5°C | 21.5°C | 99 | 16.8 |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 29.3°C22.0°C | 22.0°C | 120 | 21.3 |
| Santo Domingo Este | 28.7°C23.0°C | 23.0°C | 113 | 21.7 |
| San Pedro de Macorís | 29.4°C24.3°C | 24.3°C | 85 | 13.9 |
| La Romana | 30.5°C23.8°C | 23.8°C | 84 | 14.5 |
| San Cristóbal | 29.2°C22.3°C | 22.3°C | 120 | 21.3 |
| San Francisco de Macorís | 30.5°C21.3°C | 21.3°C | 84 | 16.7 |
| Salvaleón de Higüey | 29.3°C23.1°C | 23.1°C | 98 | 16.0 |
| La Vega | 29.9°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 98 | 13.8 |
| Punta Cana | 27.7°C24.9°C | 24.9°C | 100 | 16.6 |
| Santa Cruz de Barahona | 29.2°C23.1°C | 23.1°C | 75 | 10.9 |
| Bonao | 29.0°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 253 | 23.2 |
| San Juan de la Maguana | 28.4°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 122 | 19.6 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.