When to go · Las Galeras
Las Galeras in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Dec). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Dominican Republic overall
- Prices
- Low
- Dominican Republic overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Dec). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Las GalerasHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
- Low
- Prices · Dominican Republic overall
- Low
Dominican Republic overall: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Las Galeras, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
May: 7
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Dec). Across Dominican Republic: First rainy season; showers, mostly short.
January: Inside Las Galeras's best window: Jan–Apr, Dec.
Las Galeras: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen