When to go · Cabarete
Cabarete in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (wind), Jun–Aug (wind); surf works year-round). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Dominican Republic overall
- Prices
- Low
- Dominican Republic overall
Verdict
MixedDominican Republic month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (wind), Jun–Aug (wind); surf works year-round). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.
Weather in May
- CabareteHighs around 31 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 11 days
- North coast and Samaná, Dominican Republic · Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Las Terrenas, Samanárainy
Trade-wind showers make November–January the wettest months here, unlike the south. Whales in Samaná Bay mid-January to March.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
- Low
- Prices · Dominican Republic overall
- Low
Dominican Republic overall: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast