
Weather
Dominican Republic weather is slightly cooler than other Caribbean island groups owing to the proximity to the continental North American cold air systems. Clothing adequate for Dominican Republic weather includes lightweight or tropical, cottons all year round. Light raincoats are useful, since Dominican Republic weather has a wet season. Dominican Republic weather temperatures average around 20°C (68°F) during the winter season, and 30°C (86°F) during the summer. Dominican Republic weather presents a fairly high humidity, particularly in the summer.