When to go · Santa Barbara de Samana
Santa Barbara de Samana in September
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainier, fewer whales).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Dominican Republic overall
- Prices
- Low
- Dominican Republic overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainier, fewer whales).
Is another month better than September?
September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Santa Barbara de Samana's best window: Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather.
- JanuaryGreatInside Santa Barbara de Samana's best window: Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather.
- FebruaryGreatInside Santa Barbara de Samana's best window: Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather.
- MarchGreatInside Santa Barbara de Samana's best window: Jan–Mar (whale season), Dec–Apr for dry weather.
Weather in September
- Santa Barbara de SamanaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
- Low
- Prices · Dominican Republic overall
- Low
Dominican Republic overall: Peak hurricane month; lowest prices.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Barbara de Samana, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 10
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: 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