What's the Weather like in Samana in December
Samana, the Dominican Republic, enjoys an abundance of sunshine and warmth throughout the year. However, the "winter" season is undeniably the best time of year to visit this fantastic beach resort. This is when the weather conditions are optimal, there is plenty of sunshine, relatively low humidity, warm temperatures on land and in the sea, and low rainfall.
Rainfall
Though there can be showers during the winter season, these are usually brief (although sometimes heavy) which means that clear, sunny skies are never far away. December receives 71mm of rainfall in total, which is spread out across just 8 days. There is always a chance that you will experience rainfall, thoughhat chance hovers around 41% on any given day this month. While thunderstorms were prevalent in the warmer, more humid summertime, they have receded now. They only occur on 7% of the days with precipitation this time of year. The most likely types of rainfall in December are light rain and moderate rain, occurring respectively on 53% and 34% of those rainy days.
Average Sunshine Hours
December happens to be the least sunny month of the year with 7 hours of sunshine per day on average. This isn't due to cloudy skies or rainfall, though, but to the fact that the days in December are the shortest of the entire year. And let's be honest, 7 hours of sunshine each day is not bad whatsoever for December in the Northern Hemisphere.
Average Sea Temperature
This is a perfect time of year for sunbathing, swimming and other water sports. The temperature of the Caribbean Sea averages a pleasant 27°C this month.
Temperature
Afternoons get up to 30°C warm on average and the nighttime low isn't below 20°C. The overall average temperature is 25°C in Decemberhich is higher than many more northerly places experience (on average) in the middle of summer!
Samana Hotels in December
Amhsa Marina Grand Paradise Samana
The Amhsa Marina Grand Paradise Samana is a rather amazing place to base yourself during your December vacation in Samana. An all-inclusive resort in Samana Bay, this wonderful resort is surrounded by unspoiled nature and set right on a beautiful sandy beach. It is the perfect place for a relaxing beach holiday, its amenities including ecotourism excursions, various water sports, bars and restaurants, two swimming pools and entertainment all-day long.
Xëliter Vista Mare
Another recommended hotel is Xëliter Vista Mare, a luxurious beachfront hotel in Los Naranjos. Facilities and services are both plentiful and impeccablehey range from two swimming pools and a beautiful private beach to a superb restaurant, a bar and lounge, and a mini-market, kids' club, gym and meeting rooms.
Peninsula House
For luxury, consider staying at the marvellous Peninsula House. This exclusive guesthouse has gorgeous decorations and old, but comfy, furniture. It's a stunning hotel, featuring chandeliers, fine wines, art-filled parlours and antique vases with orchids. This is a place to play an afternoon game of chess in the lush garden, have a cup of tea or read a book on the porch. Voted as one of the ten best accommodations in the Caribbean, this is truly a one-of-a-kind place to stay.
Beach in Samana for December
Playa Las Galeras
With an afternoon temperature that averages 30°C and a water temperature of 27°C, this is a magnificent destination for a winter break. If you want to hit the beach, consider going to Playa Las Galeras, located within the namesake town of Las Galeras. This "Blue Flag" beach consists of blindingly white sand, calm and clear water and a collection of small hotels. Because of its location near the town centre, this is popular beach for walking, partying and generally just lazing around.
Eating and Drinking Out
Café del Mar
Situated in Puerto Bahia, Café del Mar is one of the greatest bars/restaurants in Samana. Modelled on the renowned Café del Mar in Ibiza, Spain, this exquisite venue is the place to see and be seen in the areaefinitely recommended for those who are young or still feel young!
Bahia Principe Bars & Restaurants
You can eat truly amazing food and enjoy drinks in the most scenic of places at the restaurants and bars of the Bahia Principe resorts. Serving food that ranges from gourmet and Dominican to modernist, Mediterranean and Tex Mex, and literally every beverage you can imagine, these places are where you will find whatever it might be that you are after.
Restaurant Le Thalassa
Restaurant Le Thalassa is one of the best rated restaurants in Samana. This welcoming eatery located near the beach serves excellent food, offers great service and is simply an all-round wonderful dining venue. Prices aren't too bad either!
Things to do in Samana in December
H20 Diving & Watersports
As a winter sun holiday destination, Samana is ideal for anyone looking to head straight to the beach and work on their tan, which may well be one of your top activities during your holiday in Samana. However, for those who want to do more with their time here than simply lie out in the sun, the coast is still a great place to be, as there are plenty of water sports to be done, ranging from fishing and sailing to diving, snorkelling, surfing and jet skiing. In fact, Samana has some of the best conditions for water sports in the whole of the Dominican Republic. If you feel like doing somenyind of water sport, head over to H20 Diving & Watersports and they will take care of you.
Escape Tours
For boat trips and other excursions, consider Escape Tours. They offer everything from sailing boat rentals, to cruises to Los Haitises National Park, to whale watching excursions. While the migration season of humpback whales generally runs from January through March, you might spot some early arrivers in December.
