Weather Overview for Samana

On land or in the water, the climate throughout Samana is constantly superb. Never more than five degrees will separate the Samana air climate from the Samana temperature of the sea, constructing an ideal climate for all outdoor activities.

In Samana there is generally one season only: summer. The climate on the island; a semi-tropical climate, with a temperature averaging at 27°C for the majority of the year makes this location in the Dominican Republic just stunningly idyllic.

An everlasting summer
The temperate atmosphere throughout Samana with its ever-present trade winds and lukewarm temperature of the sub-tropical Atlantic Ocean merge to this part of the island with year-round, enjoyable weather and only a few degrees difference in temperatures between winter and summer. The climate throughout December and January especially will stay at a mean of 29°C to 30°C. Even for the duration of those irregular winter days when a "Northeaster" gusts in from the North American continent, a light windbreaker is all the extra clothing needed and temperatures will generally only drop to 25°C at the bear most. The coastal climate is “sub-tropical” with very little seasonal variations. Although the remaining of the island has a larger discrepancy in the climate between winter and summer months, with water on both sides of the peninsula, the ocean’s power moderates Samana’s differences. The summer will commonly see some afternoon thundershowers mostly confined to the immediate Samana Bay area and the western end of the peninsula. These weather cells build over the island’s balmy land surface on the southern side of the bay and then cross over to bring moisture to the city of Samana and the southern side of the peninsula.

The Dominican Republic is situated at the centre of the Caribbean’s hurricane belt; even though severe storms and hurricanes are very uncommon, August to November is considered the Samana regions hurricane months. With today’s advanced warning system, these large gales pose little threat to the visitors of the city. Also, the course of most hurricanes avoids bypassing Samana as they pass well away or directly to the south side of the island.

Although there is no actual “rainy season” as found in numerous tropical climates, there are a few months with more rain than others, often throughout the period of May to September. Rainfall will average from 170mm to 230mm at the most. Annual rainfall is very moderate standing at roughly 155mm.

An increase in precipitation also occurs in late September as the seasonal change in the eastern Pacific Ocean boosts the moisture flow north-easterly across Central America and into the Caribbean basin. During January, February and early March, icy winds that move south from North America will often bring a day or two of turbulent rain and a north to northwest light wind. The effects of these fronts generally don’t last more than several days.

The island's majestic territory was illustrated by Christopher Columbus as "the most beautiful land in the world," and until today the Samana Peninsula is recognised as the gemstone in the crown of the Dominican Republic.