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When to go · Bavaro

Bavaro in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, higher humidity; Sep–Oct peak hurricane risk).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
Dominican Republic overall
Prices
Low
Dominican Republic overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Bavaro

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, higher humidity; Sep–Oct peak hurricane risk).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • BavaroHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
Low
Prices · Dominican Republic overall
Low

Dominican Republic overall: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bavaro, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 11

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, higher humidity; Sep–Oct peak hurricane risk).

January: Inside Bavaro's best window: Dec–Apr.

Bavaro: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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