La Romana in May

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatInside La Romana's best window: Dec–Apr.
• JanuaryGreatInside La Romana's best window: Dec–Apr.
• FebruaryGreatInside La Romana's best window: Dec–Apr.
• MarchGreatInside La Romana's best window: Dec–Apr.

• La RomanaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 9 days
• South and east coasts, Dominican Republic · Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Bayahibe, La Romanarainy

  Hot all year (29–32 °C (84–90 °F)); rainy spells May–June and September–November; hurricane risk peaks August–October. Sargassum seaweed can foul east-coast beaches in summer (check).Hot all year (84–90 °F (29–32 °C)); rainy spells May–June and September–November; hurricane risk peaks August–October. Sargassum seaweed can foul east-coast beaches in summer (check).

Crowds · Dominican Republic overall

Low

Prices · Dominican Republic overall

Low

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

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

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

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