The Dominican North Coast in November
November is one of the best months to visit the Dominican North Coast: a typical day grades B-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 84°F and about a 63% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually high in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
The Dominican North Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB-81°F
- FebB-81°F
- MarC+82°F
- AprC+82°F
- MayB-85°F
- JunC+88°F
- JulC+88°F
- AugC+88°F
- SepC+89°F
- OctC+87°F
- NovB-84°F
- DecB-82°F
October: C+ · November: B- · December: B-. The best months are usually January, May and November, and the weakest are August and October.
Best beaches in the Dominican North Coast in November
Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Nov | Seaweed | This week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort | B+ | Very low | SatC+SunC+MonB-TueBWedB+ |
| Punta Rucia Lodge | B+ | Very low | SatCSunB-MonBTueB-WedB |
| Hotel Sand Bay Oceanfront | B+ | Low | SatCSunB-MonBTueB-WedB |
| Hotel Luperón | B+ | Low | SatC-SunCMonC-TueCWedC+ |
| Villa Flamboyan | B+ | Very low | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Hotel Villa La Plantacion | B+ | Very low | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Hotel RIU Bachata | B+ | Low | SatC-SunC-MonCTueB-WedC+ |
| Hotel RIU Merengue | B+ | Low | SatC-SunC-MonCTueB-WedC+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in November
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-), Varadero & Havana (A-) and the Bahamas (A-) usually grade higher in November. Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.
Questions
- Is November a good time to visit the Dominican North Coast?
- November is one of the best months to visit the Dominican North Coast: a typical day grades B-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 84°F and about a 63% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually high in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
- How warm is the Dominican North Coast in November?
- Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is there sargassum in the Dominican North Coast in November?
- In a typical year seaweed is high in November. It is usually lightest in July and November and heaviest in April and May. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
- Is November hurricane season in the Dominican North Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in November.
- How crowded is the Dominican North Coast in November?
- Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Dominican North Coast & Samaná: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 45 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.