The northern hemisphere's winter is high tourist season in the Dominican Republic; this is when the Dominican climate is at its optimum, having cooled down just a bit.

You'll therefore save a bit of money - and have an easier time booking a hotel room on the spot - if you arrive during the spring or the fall, which is just fine, as the temperature doesn't really vary all that much from season to season.

Keep in mind, though, that the Dominican Republic is right in the centre of the Caribbean hurricane belt, and gets hit with a major one every decade or so; August and September are prime hurricane season, though smaller ones can occur in the months preceding and following.

Dominican Republic
     travel guide

Dominican Republic
Where to go
When to go
Getting there
Entry requirements
Money and costs
Getting around
Food and drink
Communications
Crime and safety
Brief history
Best of DR
Info and maps
Diving, surfing
Festivals, holidays

Explore Dominican Republic

Barahona
Barahona
The City
East of Barahona
San Cristóbal
San José de Ocóa
West of Barahona


Bayahibe
Bayahibe
Travel info

Boca Chica                 
Boca de Yuma
 

Cabarete
Cabarete
Windsurfing
Restaurants
Sports outfitters

Cibao
Cibao
Explore Cibao 
Cordillera Central

Explore Cordillera Central
Jarabocoa
Jarabocoa
Arrival & accommodation
Restaurants,  
     tour operators

La Vega
La Vega
Pico Duarte, Cordillera Central's Nat'l Parks


San José de las Matas

Santiago
Arrival and getting around
Places to eat
Nightlife



El Castillo and La Isabela

El Limón

  Hato Mayor and
     Sabana de la Mar

 Juan Dolio

La Romana and Casa de Campo
Practicalities

Las Galeras
Eating options