Weather Question

I have been monitoring a lot of weather sites for the past month on Puerto Plata and it seems to be raining all the time.Is this the wet season? What is it like in March?

Regards,

Rob

There is no rainy season as such in the Dominican Republic, if by rainy season you mean monsoon like conditions.

However, some months are statistically more wet than others, depending on where you are. Around Puerto Plata November through January are wet months, and Puerto Plata based on a yearly average gets more rain than Punta Cana.

The wettest months around Punta Cana are the months of summer.

But notice that even during a wet period you will usually get sunny intervals. And temperatures tend to be pleasant anyway. In March it should gradually get even warmer and sunnier. No guarantees, though. The climate in the DR is maritime which means that it is unpredictable. And it isn't likely that you will avoid rain altogether on your holiday. It will usually be a heavy, but short shower. Rain is what makes the North of the island so extremely green, so enjoy it. You will bring home a nice tan in spite of it.

Regards,
Susanne

Thank you for the quick and informative answer,I live in Canada and need to get warmed up !!!

Regards,

Rob

What are the average temperatures in Farhrenheit for early February. Please email me your response also; don't check the board often. Thank you so much.

Try to look on the www.hispaniola.com (link below). Click on travel guides and then on climate. You should then get some graphics showing the average temperature and precipitation, from area to area.

Regards,
Susanne