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Dominican Republic weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 30°C in Dominican Republic in May and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with 13 days with some rainfall and typically 131 mm of rainfall in the month.
- 30°C max day temperature
30 - 8 hours of sunshine per day
- 13 days with some rainfall
13 - 23°C min night temperature
23 - 13 hours of daylight per day
13 - High heat & humidity
H - 131 mm of monthly rainfall
131 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
11 - 27°C sea temperature
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The May weather guide for Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in the Dominican Republic in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 30°C in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in May with high heat and humidity, falling to 23°C at night.
How sunny is it in the Dominican Republic in May?
There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in May - that's 61% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around the Dominican Republic in May?
The average sea temperature around Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in May is 27°C.
Does it rain in the Dominican Republic in May?
There are usually 13 days with some rain in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in May and the average monthly rainfall is 131mm.
Dominican Republic May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Dominican Republic in May 2026. Select a month to view Dominican Republic sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Dominican Republic sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Punta Cana.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 06:06 | 18:55 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 05:59 | 19:01 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 05:56 | 19:06 |
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