Best time to visit Santo Domingo's coast
The best time to visit Santo Domingo's coast is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades B, B+ and B+. September and October are the weakest (C and C). Seaweed is usually lightest in February and March and heaviest in October and November. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Santo Domingo's coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | 83°F | 82°F | 29% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 84°F | 81°F | 31% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 84°F | 81°F | 39% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B | 84°F | 82°F | 58% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B- | 85°F | 83°F | 60% | High | Busy | Very low |
| June | C+ | 87°F | 84°F | 64% | High | Busy | Very low |
| July | C+ | 88°F | 84°F | 66% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| August | C+ | 88°F | 85°F | 72% | High | Busy | Moderate |
| September | C | 88°F | 86°F | 69% | High | Moderate | High |
| October | C | 86°F | 86°F | 73% | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| November | C+ | 84°F | 85°F | 53% | Very high | Busy | Very low |
| December | B- | 83°F | 83°F | 34% | Very high | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 10 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Santo Domingo's coast
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Melia Santo Domingo Hotel Jan A-SatCSunB+MonBTueB+WedB+
- Hispañiola Hotel & Casino Jan A-SatCSunB+MonBTueA-WedB+
- Hotel Villa Colonial Jan A-SatCSunB+MonBTueA-WedB
- Bahía Príncipe Playa Nueva La Romana Jan B+SatDSunCMonC-TueC-WedC-
- Playa Esmeralda Beach Resort Jan BSatFSunDMonD+TueD+WedD
- Boca Chica Beach Jan BSatFSunDMonDTueD+WedD
- Boca Chica Beach Resorts Jan BSatFSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
- Juan Dolio Beach Resorts Jan BSatFSunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
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 Santo Domingo's coast?
- The best time to visit Santo Domingo's coast is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades B, B+ and B+. September and October are the weakest (C and C). Seaweed is usually lightest in February and March and heaviest in October and November. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Santo Domingo's coast?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in October, November and December and lightest in February and March. 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 Santo Domingo's coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Santo Domingo's coast?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Santo Domingo's coast?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F).