Coldest sea in Dominican republic
56 coastal locations in Dominican republic ranked by year-round average sea temperature, coldest first. The regional average is 28.1°C. The top of the list is where the water stays cold all year. The contrast list at the bottom shows the warmest coasts for context.
Coldest location
La Preciosa
Year-round average 27.9°C in Dominican republic
Regional average
28.1°C
across all 56 Dominican republic coastal locations
Coldest month
March
26.7°C region-wide average
- Warmest month September 29.5°C
- Coldest month March 26.7°C
- Annual mean 28.1°C
- Months above 20°C 12 of 12
Month by month across Dominican republic
Sea temperatures in Dominican republic swing from 26.7°C in March to 29.5°C in September on average across every coast we track. That spread of 3°C hides much bigger swings at individual locations.
Want a specific month? Pick one for a dedicated ranking:
Dominican republic sea temperature map
Today's pin colours show the latest daily reading at every Dominican republic location we track. Cool blues cluster around the high-latitude coasts.
Top 50 coldest locations in Dominican republic
Coastal locations across Dominican republic sorted by year-round average, coldest first. Honest cold-water swimming country. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and 10-year history.
| # | Location | Country | Annual mean | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Preciosa | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.6°C |
| 2 | Playa Dorada | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.7°C |
| 3 | Playa Grande | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.6°C |
| 4 | Puerto Plata | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.7°C |
| 5 | Rio San Juan | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.6°C |
| 6 | Sosua | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.7°C |
| 7 | Cabarete | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.6°C |
| 8 | Encuentro | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.6°C |
| 9 | Nagua | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.7°C |
| 10 | Amber Cove | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.8°C |
| 11 | Cabrera | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.7°C |
| 12 | La Entrada | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.7°C |
| 13 | Luperon | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.8°C |
| 14 | Maimon Bay | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.8°C |
| 15 | Orchid Bay | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.7°C |
| 16 | El Portillo | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.9°C |
| 17 | Las Terrenas | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 27.9°C |
| 18 | Sanchez | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 28.1°C |
| 19 | Las Galeras | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 28.0°C |
| 20 | Playa Colorada | Dominican republic | 27.9°C | 28.0°C |
| 21 | Cayo Levantado | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.2°C |
| 22 | Macao | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| 23 | Playas Uvero Alto | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| 24 | Sabana De La Mar | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.2°C |
| 25 | Samana | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.2°C |
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| 26 | Arena Gorda | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.1°C |
| 27 | Bavaro | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.1°C |
| 28 | Playa Bavaro | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.1°C |
| 29 | Punta Cana | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.1°C |
| 30 | Miches | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.3°C |
| 31 | Cap Cana | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.2°C |
| 32 | San Fernando de Monte Cristi | Dominican republic | 28.0°C | 28.3°C |
| 33 | Cayos Siete Hermanos | Dominican republic | 28.1°C | 28.5°C |
| 34 | Santa Barbara, Dominican Republic Samaná | Dominican republic | 28.1°C | 28.4°C |
| 35 | Boca de Yuma | Dominican republic | 28.2°C | 28.4°C |
| 36 | Altos de Shavon | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 37 | Bayahibe | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 38 | Casa de Campo | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 39 | Catuano | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 40 | Dominicus | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 41 | La Romana | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 42 | Mano Juan | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.4°C |
| 43 | Saona Island | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.4°C |
| 44 | Santo Domingo | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.6°C |
| 45 | Paraiso | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.4°C |
| 46 | Pato Beach | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.4°C |
| 47 | Boca Chica | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.6°C |
| 48 | Catalina Island | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 49 | Juan Dolio | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
| 50 | San Pedro De Macoris | Dominican republic | 28.3°C | 28.5°C |
Warmest 10 in Dominican republic for contrast
Same data flipped. Useful if you want to know which Dominican republic coasts stay warmest year-round before you commit to a cold-water swim trip.
| # | Location | Country | Annual mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz De Barahona Barahona | Dominican republic | 28.4°C |
| 2 | El Barco | Dominican republic | 28.4°C |
| 3 | Palmar de Ocoa | Dominican republic | 28.4°C |
| 4 | Juancho | Dominican republic | 28.3°C |
| 5 | Barahona | Dominican republic | 28.3°C |
| 6 | La Cienaga | Dominican republic | 28.3°C |
| 7 | Juan Dolio | Dominican republic | 28.3°C |
| 8 | San Pedro De Macoris | Dominican republic | 28.3°C |
| 9 | Boca Chica | Dominican republic | 28.3°C |
| 10 | Catalina Island | Dominican republic | 28.3°C |