When to go · Santa Barbara de Samana

Santa Barbara de Samana in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Dominican Republic overall
Prices: Low; Dominican Republic overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedDominican Republic month rating

Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

Santa Barbara de SamanaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 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 Santa Barbara de Samana, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.

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

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