Is the Dominican Republic a land of eternal summer? In essence, yes, although this does not mean that temperatures consistently exceed 30°C. If concerns about the temperatures or climate are deterring you from purchasing a property, we invite you to discover the reality.
What are the temperatures like in the Dominican Republic?
It is warm in the Dominican Republic all year round: the average temperature is 22°C – 25°C at night and 27°C – 33°C during the day. However, this does not mean that it is constantly scorching hot here – there are “cooler” days when the temperature hovers around 25°C (this occurs in January, which is considered the coldest month in the Dominican Republic). The average annual temperature is as follows:
- January: approx. 26°C during the day and 21°C at night;
- February: approx. 27°C during the day and 21°C at night;
- March: approx. 27°C during the day and 21°C at night;
- April: approx. 28°C during the day and 22°C at night;
- May: approx. 28°C during the day and 22°C at night;
- June: approx. 30°C during the day and 24°C at night;
- July: approx. 32°C during the day and 25°C at night;
- August: approx. 33°C during the day and 26°C at night;
- September: approx. 32°C during the day and 24°C at night;
- October: approx. 29°C during the day and 23°C at night;
- November: approx. 27°C during the day and 21°C at night;
- December: approx. 26°C during the day and 21°C at night.
Perceived temperature in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic, as a tropical country, has high air humidity. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that the perceived temperature is lower (the word “humidity” might suggest that). In reality, sweat evaporates slower from the skin, which hinders the body’s cooling through perspiration, making the perceived temperature higher! 30°C in the Dominican Republic feels more intense than the same temperature in Poland, where the air is drier. This is therefore a paradise for heat-lovers, as the temperature practically never drops below 20°C (even at night), and the high air humidity further intensifies the “experience.”
How to cope with the heat?
Don’t worry – tourists do not need to fear the heat in the Dominican Republic. If necessary, simply jump into the nearby sea or a swimming pool belonging to the property to cool down quickly. Additionally, practically every hotel room and apartment is equipped with air conditioning, which is especially useful when falling asleep. Although hot weather is quite common in the Dominican Republic, it is much easier to bear than, for example, in Poland. Perhaps it is the effect of the Caribbean climate, perhaps it is due to the clean air and pleasant breezes – but it is certainly more enjoyable. 🙂
