Country in North America

Dominican Republic Weather Forecast

Dominican Republic weather: 79°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 11:16 PM local📅 Best: January and February👥 11.3 million

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 89° / 76°

Light drizzle · 35% rain · wind 9 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 90° / 76°

Light drizzle · 81% rain · wind 7 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 7.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9
Outdoors9
Beach day6.8
Swimming6.5
Hiking8.3
Running7.6
Cycling8.5
Camping8.5
Fishing9.7
Photography7.7
Stargazing6.5
Family time9
Driving8.6
Flying out8.6

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 - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid September, 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 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 90% and wind is 3 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 11:16 PM.

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 August 23, 2026 at 11:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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