Country in North America

Things to Do in Dominican Republic

Top things to do in Dominican Republic: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 76°F now🕔 5:02 AM local📅 Best: January and February👥 11.3 million

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Coordinates: 18°29′10″N 69°55′52.3″W (18.4861, -69.9312)

Weather in Dominican Republic right now

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76°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 84°F
Humidity92%
Wind6 mph N
Gusts12 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover76%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 18 mi
Air quality66 · Moderate
Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset7:02 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 57%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:02 AM, Aug 21 local time.

Best time to visit Dominican Republic

Go in January and February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: September, October and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★★

Summary

Dominican Republic is a country in North America. Dominican Republic is a country in North America with its capital at Santo Domingo. It has a population of about 11.3 million. The capital is Santo Domingo.

Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in Dominican Republic with partly cloudy. It feels like 84°F. Today runs from 76°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Dominican Republic is January and February. The climate is temperate. September, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 69°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dominican Republic today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 18.4861, -69.9312. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Dominican Republic right now?

It is currently 76°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Dominican Republic?

January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Dominican Republic, which has a temperate climate. September, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Dominican Republic in?

Dominican Republic observes America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:02 AM.

How many people live in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic has a population of approximately 11.3 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 5:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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