The Dominican North Coast in September
September is a middling month for the Dominican North Coast: a typical day grades C+, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 85°F and about a 67% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually high in September. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.
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
August: C+ · September: C+ · October: C+. The best months are usually January, May and November, and the weakest are August and October.
Best beaches in the Dominican North Coast in September
Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Sep | Seaweed | This week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort | B | Very low | SatC+SunC+MonB-TueBWedB+ |
| Villa Flamboyan | B | Very low | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Villa Caribeña | B | Very low | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Hotel Villa La Plantacion | B | Very low | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Grand Paradise Samana | B | Very low | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Piergiorgio Palace Hotel | B | Moderate | SatD+SunD+MonB-TueB-WedB- |
| Resort Bahía de los Dioses | B | Moderate | SatD+SunC-MonCTueCWedC+ |
| BlueBay Villas Doradas | B- | High | SatD-SunDMonCTueCWedC |
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 September
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao (A-), the US Virgin Islands (A-) and the BVI (A-) usually grade higher in September. Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Kauaʻi (A). Every destination in September.
Questions
- Is September a good time to visit the Dominican North Coast?
- September is a middling month for the Dominican North Coast: a typical day grades C+, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 85°F and about a 67% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually high in September. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.
- How warm is the Dominican North Coast in September?
- Typical highs are about 89°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is there sargassum in the Dominican North Coast in September?
- In a typical year seaweed is high in September. 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 September hurricane season in the Dominican North Coast?
- September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is high. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is the Dominican North Coast in September?
- Typically moderate, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. 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.