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When to go · Santa Barbara de Samana

Santa Barbara de Samana in October

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
29°C (84°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Dominican Republic overall
Prices
Low
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 October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Santa Barbara de SamanaHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
Low
Prices · Dominican Republic overall
Low

Dominican Republic overall: Storms and rain still likely.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 29 °C (84 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 8

    Jan: 4 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: 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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Across Dominican Republic in October →