When to go · Polo
Polo in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, road may be slippery).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- Dominican Republic overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Dominican Republic overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, road may be slippery).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- PoloHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
- Medium
- Prices · Dominican Republic overall
- Medium
Dominican Republic overall: Storm risk rising; Restoration Day 16 Aug.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Polo, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 13
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, road may be slippery).
January: Inside Polo's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler temps).
Polo: 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