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Dominican Republic Weather Forecast

Dominican Republic weather: 74°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 74°F now🕔 12:48 AM local📅 Best: January and February👥 11.3 million

14-day forecast for Dominican Republic

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 74°97% · 0,2 in9 mph8
Fri, Oct 2⛈️ Thunderstorm84° / 74°98% · 0,5 in8 mph8
Sat, Oct 3⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail85° / 73°78% · 0,6 in8 mph8
Sun, Oct 4⛈️ Thunderstorm85° / 73°74% · 0,1 in11 mph5
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 73°63% · 0,0 in6 mph7
Tue, Oct 6🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 74°60% · 0,0 in5 mph8
Wed, Oct 7⛈️ Thunderstorm86° / 75°66% · 0,1 in5 mph8
Thu, Oct 8🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 75°51% · 0,1 in6 mph8
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle88° / 76°57% · 0,0 in4 mph8
Sat, Oct 10🌦️ Drizzle82° / 75°64% · 0,2 in8 mph6
Sun, Oct 11🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 75°54% · 0,1 in9 mph7
Mon, Oct 12🌦️ Drizzle84° / 75°58% · 0,2 in7 mph8
Tue, Oct 13🌦️ Drizzle86° / 74°63% · 0,2 in6 mph8
Wed, Oct 14🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 74°42% · 0,0 in7 mph8

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 86°F against a October normal of 87°F - right on average.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,6 in against a typical 1,7 in).

What this means for Dominican Republic

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 97% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 38°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid April, October and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 74°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 97% and wind is 4 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. April, 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 12:48 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 October 2, 2026 at 12:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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