When to go · Higüey
Higüey in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk Aug–Oct).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Dominican Republic overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Dominican Republic overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk Aug–Oct).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- HigüeyHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
- Medium
- Prices · Dominican Republic overall
- Medium
Dominican Republic overall: Storm risk rising; Restoration Day 16 Aug.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Higüey, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 10
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk Aug–Oct).
January: Inside Higüey's best window: Dec–Apr.
Higüey: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast