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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Samaná for your holiday.
Climate Overview
19 °C to 33 °C
26 °C to 29 °C
4.33 – 10.12 in (10 – 19 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geographical location
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Samaná is a peninsula in the north-eastern part of the Dominican Republic, capital of the province is the village of Samaná with about 45,000 inhabitants.
The northern coast of the peninsula has a variety of great beaches, nestled between lush coconut forests and tropical vegetation that grow right up to the sea.
Las Terrenas is the region’s main tourist centre, with a number of top-class holiday resorts, but overall the Samaná peninsula is far less crowded than the Dominican strongholds in other parts of the country (especially Punta Cana and Puerto Plata).
The journey is either via Samaná International Airport, which is about an hour’s drive from Las Terrenas, or via Las Americas Airport in the capital Santo Domingo. From here you can reach the peninsula in about 2.5 hours by car.
Climate in Samaná
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The climate on the peninsula is tropical and very humid compared to other holiday regions of the Dominican Republic. Short, violent tropical showers can occur all year round, creating the lush, picturesque landscape of Samaná.
From about mid-December to May, there is the least rainfall in the region, but from the beginning of June to about October there is not only an increased level of precipitation, but also the potential danger of hurricanes.
Nevertheless, the period of the European summer holidays in July and August is the main tourist season in Samaná, as is the period around Easter (especially Semana Santa). Due to the good climatic conditions, the period from Christmas to the end of February is also extremely popular.
Best Time to Visit Samaná: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PleasantPerf. climate in Samaná | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PleasantPerf. climate in Samaná | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PleasantPerf. climate in Samaná | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PleasantPerf. climate in Samaná | MayMay Good time to traveltime but hot, wetbut hot and wet | JuneJun Good time to traveltime but hot, wetbut hot and wet |
JulyJul Possible time to traveltime high humidityhigh humidity | AugustAug Possible time to traveltime high humidityhigh humidity | SeptemberSep Possible time to traveltime changing weather, stickysticky and changing | OctoberOct Possible time to traveltime changing weather, stickysticky and changing | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime but quite stickyquite sticky | DecemberDec Good time to traveltime usually Pleasantmostly Pleasant |
When is the best time to travel for Samaná?
In travel guides and on information pages on the Internet you will find numerous, completely different hints about the best travel time on the Samaná peninsula. Of course, this is often due to the personal interests of the authors and site operators who want to boost tourism all year round.
But sometimes it is also due to ignorance and the dynamic changes caused by global climate change. In principle, we can indeed call Samaná a year-round destination with a clear conscience, as the temperatures from January to December are almost consistently tropical warm and the sea is also suitable for swimming on most days of the year.
The greatest danger of storms and hurricanes is between June and early October, with experience showing that most storms can hit the peninsula in August and September. Since it comes only in absolute exceptional cases to acute endangerment, this travel time is nevertheless very popular.
If you want to take the least weather risk, you should consider the best time to travel to Samaná from January to April. This recommendation coincides very well with the whale season off the coast: every year from January to the end of March hundreds of impressive humpback whales gather in the bay off Samaná – an incredible spectacle!
Climate Chart Samaná
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Samaná
In the following, you will find the climate table for Samaná, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Water Temperatures.Temperatures, Precipitation
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Night Temperature | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| Water Temperature | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 5.74 | 4.31 | 4.59 | 5.58 | 9.11 | 5.99 | 7.29 | 9.02 | 7.61 | 9.72 | 10.13 | 7.99 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 26.2 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (27.9 °C)
Coldest month: January (24.2 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 87.08 inch on 183 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): May, July, August, September, October, November, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 60.87 in
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sights and Excursions
In addition to the breathtaking tours for whale watching in spring, the region also offers numerous other sights. The Salto del LÃmon waterfall is certainly one of the highlights of the island of Hispaniola, as is a boat and hiking trip to the Los Haitises National Park.
Beach lovers should not miss a visit to the Bacardi island of Cayo Levantado, which also has the recommended 5-star Hotel Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado. If you like it a bit faster, take a trip with the Quad (ATV) to the great Playa Rincon.
More information about the best things to do: Dominican Republic
Popular Activities
From Punta Cana: Samana Day Tour by Airplane
Tours
from 348 $ »
Fly to the Samana’s peninsula from Punta Cana and explore it like never before. Ride a horse along the rocky paths to El Limon Waterfall and cross the Cayo Levantado to relax on sandy beaches.
Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island
Tours
from 60 $ »
Visit the gorgeous rock islands and Indigenous cave paintings found in Los Haitises National Park. Enjoy an authentic Dominican feast as you take in the stunning waters, rocks, and flora of the area.
Los Haitises National Park: Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch
Tours
from 68 $ »
Visit Los Haitises National Park by boat with a guide on a full-day trip from Samaná. Explore caves on foot and enjoy a typical Dominican buffet lunch on the picturesque island of Cayo Levantado.
More attractions
El Limon Waterfall & Bacardi Island Full-Day Adventure | Samana: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour | Samaná: Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch | Samaná: Cayo Levantado Island Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch | From Samana: Los Haitises Hike, Boat Trip, and Kayaking | Samana: Bay of Samana Whale Watching Experience | Samana: Whale Watching Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Samaná
broken clouds, 28.9 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 9 mph O
Air Pressure: 1020 hPa Humidity: 74 %
Air Pressure: 1020 hPa Humidity: 74 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 06:20 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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| 22 °C to 25 °C | 22 °C to 27 °C | 23 °C to 27 °C | 22 °C to 27 °C | 22 °C to 27 °C | 22 °C to 27 °C |
| Clouds: 53 % | Clouds: 16 % | Clouds: 21 % | Clouds: 39 % | Clouds: 27 % | Clouds: 11 % |
| 0.21 in of rain | 0.2 in of rain | 0.37 in of rain | 0.06 in of rain | 0.05 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Dominican Republic: Regions
Samaná is part of the holiday destination Dominican Republic. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Hottest Month
August: 33 °C
Day Temperature
August: 33 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: 19 °C
Night Temperature
January: 19 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
November: 10.13 in
Rain
November: 10.13 inRain
Driest Month
February: 4.31 in
Rain
February: 4.31 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 29 °C
Water Temperature
August: 29 °CWater Temperature
Activities and Attractions
El Limón: Horseback Riding Waterfall Tour with Lunch
Tours
from 49 $ »
Samana: Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat
Tours
from 18 $ »
Samana: Half Day Whale Watching Humpback Whale Watching
Tours
from 53 $ »
Distances to Samaná
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaná | 4300 mi | 1510 mi | 3170 mi |
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Samaná: Experiences of our Visitors
Very windy and almost every day rain?????????? We must be feeling climate change here. Been here a lot, but the weather’s getting worse.
Weather Rating: 2 stars – Tricky
We were there in august 2017 18 days, it was beautiful. 2 days of rain but otherwise sunny and in the evening still quite warm.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
We were there in March. The weather was very changeable, it rained several times and in the evening it was quite cool. In the evening long clothes were advantageous. At this time of year the weather used to be more beautiful and almost without rain.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
We were there at the end of April/May 2017, weren’t so lucky with the weather. The first 4 days it only rained, furthermore it was always cloudy, mixed. Days with blue cloudless skies were pretty rare.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
the travelling time in march was a stroke of luck for us even if it was very hot. only once rain and otherwise super much sun and blue sky.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
We were in and around Samaná in the middle of June. The climate was quite oppressive and humid (especially in the evening), hot during the day and mostly sunny. One day we had heavy clouds, otherwise the weather was quite good for this travel season.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Great weather, dream beaches without crowds and many great excursions. Also the whale watching was really impressive, one comes quite close to the animals with the boat under expert guidance and can observe the giants of the seas wonderfully. But don’t worry when swimming, the humpback whales keep a good distance to the coast. So it can’t happen that such a gentle giant suddenly appears next to you while bathing 😀
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent