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Santiago de los Caballeros in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, especially May and Oct).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (89°F) / 22°C (71°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
Dominican Republic overall
Prices
Low
Dominican Republic overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santiago de los Caballeros

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, especially May and Oct).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Santiago de los CaballerosHighs around 31.9 °C (89 °F), lows around 21.8 °C (71 °F), rain on about 11 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 Santiago de los Caballeros, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 31.9 °C (89 °F)

    Jan: 28.9 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 21.8 °C (71 °F)

    Jan: 18.8 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 11

    Jan: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, especially May and Oct).

January: Inside Santiago de los Caballeros's best window: Nov–Apr.

Santiago de los Caballeros: 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

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