BEST TIMES FOR VISITING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

By Robert Rankin, Robbinsville, NC

Introduction

Robert Rankin, a resident of Robbinsville, NC, owns and operates Snowbird Mountain Lodge, a 100-acre retreat that rests at the top of a mountain in Southwestern North Carolina. When Robert Rankin is not busy at his lodge, the Robbinsville, NC, resident enjoys traveling the world, and he recently visited the Dominican Republic.

Although the Dominican Republic is a popular tourist destination year-round, the country is an especially popular destination between the months of December and April due to its great beach weather and cooler temperatures. While some days during this time of year are cloudy and windy, the poor weather typically passes quickly.

Dominican Republic

April in particular is a preferred travel time because the weather is warmer but still not at its hottest.

Starting in May, temperature rise to highs of 87 degrees Fahrenheit, and the weather is noticeably more humid. The rain season also starts in May, but the rain typically lasts only part of the day before the sun returns.

While the winter and spring are more popular for many tourists, European travelers often enjoy visiting the Dominican Republic during the summer months, making July and August a second tourist season for the country.

Conclusion

Traveling during the low season is best for tourists looking for cheaper airfare and accommodations. While summer is less popular than winter and spring, prices tend to be even lower from September to November. Lastly, due to the Dominican Republic’s location in the Caribbean, it experiences occasional hurricanes between the months of June and November, with the largest storms hitting in August and September.