Best time to swim in the Dominican Republic Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in the Dominican Republic? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in the Dominican Republic.
Swimming in the Dominican Republic by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in the Dominican Republic by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Santo Domingo, Las Terrenas, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana and Baní.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F to 82°F | ideal swimming |
| February | 79°F to 81°F | ideal swimming* |
| March | 79°F to 81°F | ideal swimming* |
| April | 80°F to 82°F | ideal swimming |
| May | 81°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
| June | 83°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| July | 83°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| August | 85°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| September | 85°F to 86°F | ideal swimming |
| October | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| November | 83°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| December | 81°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in the Dominican Republic?
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Water temperatures in the Dominican Republic over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in the Dominican Republic for the cities of: Santo Domingo, Las Terrenas, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana and Baní.