Dominican Republic Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, the Dominican Republic experiences warm and mostly sunny weather throughout its various regions. The average daily temperature is 27.1°C (80.7°F), with highs reaching 31.7°C (89.0°F) and lows dropping to 22.7°C (72.8°F). The average feels-like temperature is 29.4°C (85.0°F). May sees relatively high humidity, with an average of 80.9%. There is a moderate breeze, with an average wind speed of 19.9 km/h (12.4 mph). The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate, with a rainy season that typically begins in May. Travelers can expect an average of 2.26 inches of precipitation spread over 28 days, with a 64.5% chance of rain. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and it is likely to occur during the daytime, with an average cloud cover of 59.3%.
What is the temperature in Dominican Republic in May?
Average air temperature in Dominican Republic is 27.1°C (80.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in Dominican Republic feels like 29.4°C (85°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.7°C (89°F) and feels like 37.8°C (100°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.7°C (72.8°F) which feels like 22.7°C (72.8°F).
How hot is Dominican Republic in May?
The hot temperature in May in Dominican Republic rises to 33.2°C (91.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 80.9% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 42.5 °C (108.5°F). The average maximum temp in Dominican Republic is 31.7°C (108.5°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Dominican Republic in May?
The coldest temp in Dominican Republic in May drops to 21°C (69.8°F) during the cold nights. With 19.9km/h (12.3mph) winds and 80.9% humidity it feels like 21°C (69.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.7°C (72.8°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Dominican Republic in May?
Yes, it rains for 28 days in Dominican Republic in May averaging 2.26 mm of precipitation. Dominican Republic has a 64.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Dominican Republic throughout May?
Dominican Republic has 2.26 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.
Is Dominican Republic windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Dominican Republic during May is 19.9km/h (12.3mph) and average windgust is 19.1km/h (11.9mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 24.6km/h (15.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Dominican Republic in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Dominican Republic.
What are the humidity levels in Dominican Republic in May?
The average humidity levels in Dominican Republic in May are 80.9%. Daily humidity levels in Dominican Republic range from 76.3% to 91.9% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Dominican Republic in May?
Dominican Republic has 13 hours 00 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Dominican Republic in May is at 6:06:20 and the sunset is at 19:06:33.
What is the cloud coverage in Dominican Republic in May?
Clouds cover 59.3% of the sky on average throughout May in Dominican Republic. The cloud coverage ranges from 36.3% to 84% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Dominican Republic?
The average UV index in Dominican Republic is 9.7 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 8 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Dominican Republic in May?
The average solar radiation is 303.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Dominican Republic during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 242.5 W/m2 to 332.7 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Dominican Republic?
The average solar energy during May in Dominican Republic is 26.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 20.8 MJ/m2, to 28.7 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Dominican Republic in May?
Yes, there is a 25.5% risk for severe weather in Dominican Republic in May.
What is the air pressure in Dominican Republic in May?
On average the air pressure in Dominican Republic in May is 1014.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.7 mb to 1016.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Dominican Republic in May?
The average daylight visibility in Dominican Republic in May is 11.1 km (6.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.9 km (5.5 miles) to 12.3 km (7.6 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Dominican Republic in May?
The average dew point in Dominican Republic during May is 23.3°C (73.9°F).
Where is the data for Dominican Republic climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Dominican Republic in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- HERRERA INTERNATIONAL, DR
- LAS AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL, DR
- SANTO DOMINGO, DR
- DR JOAQUIN BALAGUER INTERNATIONAL, DR
- MDJB
- MDSD