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Dominican Republic Weather Forecast

Dominican Republic weather: 76°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 76°F now🕔 3:58 AM local📅 Best: January and February👥 11.3 million

Risk assessment for Dominican Republic

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind10

Peak gusts of 30 mph and 5 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding1.3

Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 1,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

16-day forecast for Dominican Republic

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 75°100% · 0,3 in7 mph8
Fri, Oct 2⛈️ Thunderstorm85° / 74°76% · 0,3 in7 mph8
Sat, Oct 3⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail86° / 73°71% · 0,2 in7 mph6
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 73°68% · 0,0 in6 mph5
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 74°78% · 0,0 in6 mph8
Tue, Oct 6⛈️ Thunderstorm84° / 74°70% · 0,1 in6 mph7
Wed, Oct 7🌦️ Light drizzle88° / 76°66% · 0,0 in5 mph8
Thu, Oct 8⛈️ Thunderstorm82° / 75°51% · 0,2 in6 mph8
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle88° / 75°57% · 0,1 in7 mph8
Sat, Oct 10🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 75°64% · 0,1 in7 mph6
Sun, Oct 11🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 76°54% · 0,0 in7 mph8
Mon, Oct 12🌤️ Mainly clear88° / 76°58%7 mph8
Tue, Oct 13☁️ Overcast87° / 75°63%8 mph8
Wed, Oct 14🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 76°45% · 0,0 in9 mph8
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 77°49% · 0,0 in13 mph7
Fri, Oct 16☀️ Clear sky-- / --53%--—

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 100% 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.

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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 (24°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 91% 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. 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 3:58 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 1, 2026 at 3:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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