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Warmest sea in Dominican republic in May

56 coastal locations in Dominican republic ranked by their typical May sea temperature. Region-wide average in May: 27.7°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in May

Santa Cruz De Barahona

28.2°C May mean in Dominican republic

Regional May average

27.7°C

across all 56 coastal locations in Dominican republic

Vs annual mean

-0.4°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Dominican republic sea feels like in May

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Dominican republic monthly average 26.7°C to 29.5°C
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  • Warmest month September 29.5°C
  • Coldest month March 26.7°C
  • Annual mean 28.1°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where May fits in the year

May sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Dominican republic month rankings:

Dominican republic sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Dominican republic location. The list below is based on the typical May mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Dominican republic locations in May

Sorted by the typical May mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location May mean
1 Santa Cruz De Barahona Barahona 28.2°C
2 El Barco 28.1°C
3 Palmar de Ocoa 28.1°C
4 Boca Chica 28.1°C
5 Juan Dolio 28.1°C
6 San Pedro De Macoris 28.1°C
7 Santo Domingo 28.1°C
8 Catalina Island 28.1°C
9 Barahona 28.1°C
10 Juancho 28.1°C
11 La Cienaga 28.1°C
12 Altos de Shavon 28.0°C
13 Bayahibe 28.0°C
14 Casa de Campo 28.0°C
15 Dominicus 28.0°C
16 La Romana 28.0°C
17 Catuano 28.0°C
18 Mano Juan 28.0°C
19 Saona Island 28.0°C
20 Boca de Yuma 28.0°C
21 Paraiso 28.0°C
22 Pato Beach 28.0°C
23 Santa Barbara, Dominican Republic Samaná 27.9°C
24 Cayos Siete Hermanos 27.9°C
25 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 27.8°C
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26 Cap Cana 27.7°C
27 Arena Gorda 27.6°C
28 Bavaro 27.6°C
29 Miches 27.6°C
30 Playa Bavaro 27.6°C
31 Punta Cana 27.6°C
32 Macao 27.6°C
33 Playas Uvero Alto 27.6°C
34 Cayo Levantado 27.5°C
35 Sabana De La Mar 27.5°C
36 Samana 27.5°C
37 Las Galeras 27.5°C
38 Playa Colorada 27.5°C
39 Sanchez 27.5°C
40 Amber Cove 27.4°C
41 Luperon 27.4°C
42 Maimon Bay 27.4°C
43 El Portillo 27.4°C
44 Las Terrenas 27.4°C
45 Nagua 27.4°C
46 Cabrera 27.4°C
47 La Entrada 27.4°C
48 Orchid Bay 27.4°C
49 Playa Dorada 27.4°C
50 Puerto Plata 27.4°C

Coldest 10 in Dominican republic in May

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Dominican republic coasts to avoid for swimming in May.

# Location May mean
1 Cabarete 27.3°C
2 Encuentro 27.3°C
3 La Preciosa 27.3°C
4 Playa Grande 27.3°C
5 Rio San Juan 27.3°C
6 Cabrera 27.4°C
7 La Entrada 27.4°C
8 Orchid Bay 27.4°C
9 Playa Dorada 27.4°C
10 Puerto Plata 27.4°C

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