Samaná, Dominican Republic Weather and Climate
Geographical location
According to abbreviationfinder, Samaná is a peninsula in the north-eastern part of the Dominican Republic, the capital of the province is the town of the same name Samaná with around 45,000 inhabitants.
The north coast of the peninsula has a variety of great beaches, nestled between lush coconut forests and tropical flora that grow right into the sea.
The most important tourist center of the region is Las Terrenas with some high-class holiday resorts, but overall the Samaná peninsula is far less crowded than the Dominican strongholds in other parts of the country (especially Punta Cana and Puerto Plata).
You can get there either via Samaná International Airport, which is around an hour’s drive from Las Terrenas, or via Las Americas Airport in the capital, Santo Domingo. From here, the peninsula can be reached in around 2.5 hours by car.
Climate on Samaná
The climate on the peninsula is tropical and very humid compared to other holiday regions in the Dominican Republic. Short, violent tropical showers can occur throughout the year and thus ensure the lush, picturesque landscape on Samaná.
From around mid- December to May there is the lowest rainfall in the region, but from the beginning of June to around October there is not only an increased amount of precipitation, but also the potential risk of hurricanes.
Nevertheless, the period of the European summer vacation counts in July and August in Samaná during the main tourist season, as well as the time around Easter (especially Semana Santa). Due to the good climatic conditions, the period from Christmas to the end of February is also extremely popular.
When is the best time to visit Samana?
In travel guides and on information websites on the Internet there are numerous, completely different information on the best travel time on the Samaná peninsula. Often this is of course due to the personal interests of the authors and site operators who want to stimulate tourism throughout the year.
Sometimes it is also due to ignorance and the dynamic changes caused by global climate change. Basically, we can actually call Samaná a year-round destination with a clear conscience, as the temperatures from January to December are almost consistently tropical and the sea is also suitable for bathing on most days of the year.
The greatest risk of storms and hurricanes is between June and the beginning of October, although experience has shown that most storms can hit the peninsula in August and September. Since acute hazards only arise in absolutely exceptional cases, this travel time is still very popular.
If you want to take the least weather risk, you should consider the best time to travel to Samaná from January to April. Incidentally, this recommendation also coincides very well with the whale season off the coast: every year from January to the end of March hundreds of imposing humpback whales gather in the bay off Samaná – an unbelievable spectacle!
Temperatures, precipitation
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 29 ° C | 30 ° C | 30 ° C | 31 ° C | 32 ° C | 33 ° C | 33 ° C | 33 ° C | 33 ° C | 32 ° C | 31 ° C | 30 ° C |
| Night temperature | 19 ° C | 19 ° C | 20 ° C | 21 ° C | 22 ° C | 23 ° C | 23 ° C | 23 ° C | 23 ° C | 22 ° C | 21 ° C | 20 ° C |
| Water temperature | 26 ° C | 26 ° C | 26 ° C | 26 ° C | 27 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 29 ° C | 29 ° C | 29 ° C | 28 ° C | 27 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 146 | 110 | 117 | 142 | 232 | 152 | 185 | 229 | 193 | 247 | 257 | 203 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
| Sunrise | 7:15 | 7:05 | 6:45 | 6:20 | 6:05 | 6:00 | 6:05 | 6:20 | 6:25 | 6:30 | 6:45 | 7:05 |
| Sunset | 18:20 | 18:35 | 18:45 | 18:55 | 19:05 | 19:15 | 19:20 | 19:05 | 18:40 | 18:15 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 26.2 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is July (27.9 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 24.2 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 29 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All months have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 2211 mm on 183 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. The months of May, July, August, September, October, November and December are considered the rainy season, as more than 175 mm of precipitation can be expected per month. In total, around 1546.1 mm of precipitation can be expected in the rainy season. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Cities nearby
The following larger towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Santa Cruz del Seibo.
Sights and excursions
In addition to the breathtaking tours for whale watching in spring, the region also offers numerous other sights. The Salto del Límon waterfall is certainly one of the scenic highlights of the island of Hispaniola, as is a boat and hiking excursion to the Los Haitises National Park.
Beach lovers shouldn’t miss a visit to the Bacardi Island Cayo Levantado, which is also home to the recommended 5 star Hotel Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado. If you like it a little faster, take a trip by quad (ATV) to the great Playa Rincon.
Samaná weather in March, April and May
Daily temperatures averaging 30 to 32 ° C can be expected over the next three months. The temperatures hardly fluctuate during this time.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 26-27 ° C. This is great weather for a great time on the beach and in the water.
The expected rainfall is around 11 days in March, around 10 days in April and around 15 days in May.
