Best time to visit The Dominican North Coast
The best time to visit the Dominican North Coast is usually January, May and November, when a typical day grades B-, B- and B-. August and October are the weakest (C+ and C+). Seaweed is usually lightest in July and November and heaviest in April and May. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The Dominican North Coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B- | 81°F | 81°F | 46% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B- | 81°F | 80°F | 47% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| March | C+ | 82°F | 80°F | 46% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| April | C+ | 82°F | 81°F | 68% | High | Busy | Very low |
| May | B- | 85°F | 82°F | 58% | High | Busy | Very low |
| June | C+ | 88°F | 83°F | 55% | High | Busy | Very low |
| July | C+ | 88°F | 83°F | 53% | High | Busy | Very low |
| August | C+ | 88°F | 84°F | 64% | High | Busy | Moderate |
| September | C+ | 89°F | 85°F | 67% | High | Moderate | High |
| October | C+ | 87°F | 86°F | 72% | High | Moderate | Low |
| November | B- | 84°F | 84°F | 63% | High | Busy | Very low |
| December | B- | 82°F | 82°F | 52% | High | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 45 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the Dominican North Coast
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort Jan A-SatC+SunC+MonB-TueBWedB+
- Punta Rucia Lodge Jan A-SatCSunB-MonBTueB-WedB
- Hotel Sand Bay Oceanfront Jan A-SatCSunB-MonBTueB-WedB
- Hotel RIU Bachata Jan B+SatC-SunC-MonCTueB-WedC+
- Hotel RIU Merengue Jan B+SatC-SunC-MonCTueB-WedC+
- Hotel RIU Mambo Jan B+SatC-SunC-MonCTueB-WedC+
- Hotel Luperón Jan B+SatC-SunCMonC-TueCWedC+
- Villa Flamboyan Jan B+SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit the Dominican North Coast?
- The best time to visit the Dominican North Coast is usually January, May and November, when a typical day grades B-, B- and B-. August and October are the weakest (C+ and C+). Seaweed is usually lightest in July and November and heaviest in April and May. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in the Dominican North Coast?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in March, April and May and lightest in July and November. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit the Dominican North Coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the Dominican North Coast?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the Dominican North Coast?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 80°F).