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When to go · Santa Barbara de Samana

Santa Barbara de Samana in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainier, fewer whales).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
High
Dominican Republic overall
Prices
Medium
Dominican Republic overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Barbara de Samana

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainier, fewer whales).

Is another month better than July?

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • Santa Barbara de SamanaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
High
Prices · Dominican Republic overall
Medium

Dominican Republic overall: Hot; summer holidays for Dominicans and the diaspora; Merengue festivals (check).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Barbara de Samana, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 13

    Jan: 4 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 0

    Jan: 0

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainier, fewer whales).

January: Inside Santa Barbara de Samana's best window: Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather.

Santa Barbara de Samana: 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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