What's the Weather like in Samana in May
Temperature
May is a popular time to visit Samana, the Dominican Republic, when the resort enjoys warm and sunny weather. The average temperature is 26°C this month, which could be considered to be the annual averageemperatures range between 24°C and 27°C throughout the year; quite warm all the time in other words.
Average Sea Temperature
The sea temperature is at 27°C on average, which is absolutely wonderful for dips in the Caribbean Sea. In the afternoon, you can enjoy an average high temperature of 30°C, while at night, it doesn't get cooler than 22°C on average. Those temperatures tend to increase by about one degree in the course of the month.
Rainfall
May can be considered to be the initial month of the wetter part of the year, although it must be added that it never gets extremely rainy in this resort. May receives 95mm of rainfall in total, which is spread out across 10 days. It is the fifth wettest month of the year, after the four upcoming ones. The chance that you will experience some rainfall rises from 39% in the beginning of the month to 48% toward the end. There are three main types of rainfall, which are all essentially equally as likely to occur. Light rain, moderate rain and thunderstorms occur respectively on 34%, 28% and 33% of those 10 wet days.
Cloud Cover
Cloud cover increases from 59% to 63% in the course of the month, but that has little effect on the amount of sunshine. In May, each day enjoys 8 hours of sunshine on average, a number that is seen in half of the months of the year. Samana is beautifully sunny all-year round.
You can check out an up-to-date and detailed weather forecast for this resort on this page in case you're planning a vacation.
Samana Hotels in May
Luxury Bahia Principe Samana Don Pablo Collection
For absolute luxury during your May holiday, you might want to check out the Luxury Bahia Principe Samana Don Pablo Collection. This beautiful resort is set on Samana's south coast, right on the water and backed by lush tropical vegetation. Focused on couples, this exquisite resort features five bars and five restaurants, a swimming pool, a private beach, a nightclub, a great spa and 149 rooms.
Residencia del Paseo
Another suggested place to stay in Samana is Residencia del Paseo. This four-star hotel in Pueblo de los Pescadores is situated just 50 metres from the beach and offers accommodation in studios and apartments, all equipped with kitchens great way to save some money. It features a beautiful tropical garden, a swimming pool and easy access to the beach, among other wonderful facilities.
Beach in Samana for May
Playa Moron
Make the most of the glorious weather water temperature of 27°C; an air temperature of 30°C in the afternoony spending a day at Playa Moron. This beautiful secluded beach is hard to get to, but it is more than worth the effort. Although you won't find any facilities such as toilets, changing rooms or food kiosks, the 4-8-foot waves make it the ideal spot for body surfing.
Eating and Drinking Out
Taberna Mediterranea Restaurant & Bar
Taberna Mediterranea Restaurant & Bar is located near the Malecon, its outdoor terrace offering brilliant views of Samana Bay and the Marina. Featuring Spanish-style décor, this lively eatery serves a wide selection of tapas, wines, fresh seafood and Mediterranean platters.
La Vita e Bella
If you're rather in the mood for Italian fare, head to La Vita e Bella in Las Terrenas. This casual restaurant is a suggested place to go for typical Italian dishes, such as pastas, pizzas and wonderful desserts. They serve drinkslcoholic and non-alcoholics well.
Baraonda Restaurant
Baraonda Restaurant is part of Hotel Alisei and is yet another recommended place to eat in Samana. This is a nice restaurant to grab lunch or enjoy an extensive dinner, its menu featuring everything from light salads and soups to seafood dishes and sweet desserts.
Things to do in Samana in May
Samana Zipline Tour
A Samana Zipline Tour is a must during your stay in Samana. In addition to flying through the jungle canopy above the Lulu Waterfall on zip lines, you can choose to go on a safari tour around the area, explore a local's traditional home, swim at the wonderful Lulu Waterfall, or just take it easy at Playa El Valle. This is definitely a fun thing to do with friends or adventurous family members.
Iguanario Los Tocones
A completely different attraction in Samana to visit in May is the Iguanario Los Tocones, Iguana Farm in English. This place protects the threatened rhinoceros iguanas, which are native to the island of Hispaniola. Interestingly enough, it's not human development or aggressive predators that threaten the future of this species of lizard, but the fact that they are wanted by zoos from all over the world. The farm breeds these lizards and reintroduces them into nature. This is a great place for a visit, interesting for both adults and children alike. It is located just west of Arroyo del Cabo and to the southwest of popular Las Galeras.
