Climate: The Dominican Republic is hot and tropical, with little seasonal
variation in temperatures, which average about 77°F (25°C). Seasons
can, however, be determined by rainfall, with October to April
being the rainy season on the north coast, while May to November is
the wettest month in the south of the country. The driest area is
the west. Cooler temperatures and less humidity are generally
experienced between November and April, while the mountainous
interior is always cooler than the rest of the country. Hurricanes
occur on average once every two years on the island, most striking
the south of the country and most happening in August and
September. The busiest time of year to visit the Dominican Republic
is between December and April when North Americans take a tropical
break from their winters, and from June to September, which
coincides with European summer holidays.
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