If you want to spend your mid winter break enjoying hours of sunshine and heat, Bahia Maimon is likely to be an appealing option. The temperature during this month can reach highs of 29°C (84°F) or drop to lows of 18°C (64°F).
The tropical climate guarantees fantastic weather throughout the year, with very little variation from month to month.
A holiday here in January has the added advantage of being much drier (with November and December seeing the heaviest rainfall) as well as having much lower levels of humidity than in the summer, which may well be ideal for you, especially if you're not used to such intense heat. The average amount of rainfall is 150 mm over 11 days.
It's an idyllic location for any sun worshippers looking to spend their winter on sunnier shores. There are on average 6 hours of sunshine every day. A holiday here in January will guarantee you come home with a tan.
The average temperature of the sea is 26°C (79°F).
Granted Bahia Maimon's beach is a spectacular spot and sure to be one of the areas you want to spend most of your time on holiday, but those who can drag themselves away will find there's plenty more to see and do.
A boat trip to nearby Samana Bay is a great way to spend a day. Not only can you enjoy the island's own glorious beaches, but you will get the chance to spot the hump-backed whales that graduate to the area between January and March. The area offers some of the best whale watching in the whole of the Dominican Republic, so it will well be worth your while.
