November weather forecast
Dominican Republic

In November, the Dominican Republic experiences further transition into autumn, with notable changes in weather patterns. Average temperatures continue the downward trend, usually falling between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F), marking a substantial departure from the peak summer heat.

The elevated regions, such as the Cordillera Central range, maintain a cooler climate compared to the lower-lying areas, offering a comfortable retreat from the warmth of the coasts and valleys.

Rainfall, although still present, decreases significantly in November. Cities such as Puerto Plata in the north and Santo Domingo in the south see less frequent rain events compared to the earlier autumn and summer months. These showers, typically occurring in the afternoon or evening, become less intense, and humidity levels start to drop, reducing the sensation of stickiness.

Compared to October, November brings a further decline in both temperature and rainfall. Early mornings and late evenings become cooler and drier, providing the most comfortable periods for outdoor pursuits.

November sees the re-strengthening of the northeast trade winds, with wind speeds usually below 32.2km/h (20mph). Moreover, the frequency of tropical storms and hurricanes diminishes greatly, signaling the close of the hurricane season.

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• Santo Domingo - November »
  On the first day of November sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:06. In Santo Domingo, during November, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.
• Santiago De Los Caballeros - November »
  The months with the highest humidity in Santiago De Los Caballeros are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%. The months with the least sunshine in Santiago De Los Caballeros are March and November, with an average of 8h of sunshine.
• Punta Cana - November »
  The month with the least sunshine in Punta Cana is November, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine. Punta Cana's November nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs.
• Puerto Plata - November »
  On the first day of November in Puerto Plata sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:08. In Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, during November, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 229mm (9.02") of precipitation.
• La Romana - November »
  With an average relative humidity of 82%, November is the most humid month in La Romana, Dominican Republic. On the first day of November in La Romana sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:03.
• San Pedro De Macoris - November »
  With an average relative humidity of 83%, November is the most humid month in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic. In San Pedro De Macoris during November, the rain falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
• Higuey - November »
  With an average relative humidity of 81%, November is the most humid month in Higuey, Dominican Republic. In Higuey, Dominican Republic, during November, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.
• San Francisco de Macoris - November »
  The months with the highest humidity in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic, are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%. November has the least sunshine of the year in San Francisco de Macoris with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.
• Sosúa - November »
  On the last day of November, in Sosúa sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:01 AST. January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Sosúa, Dominican Republic.
• Bani - November »
  January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Bani, Dominican Republic. In Bani, Dominican Republic, during November, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.