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Boca Chica weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Boca Chica at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Jul · 33°
Warmest sea
Sep · 29.3°
Sunshine a year
2,670 h
Rain a year
906 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−4
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Boca Chica

Boca Chica has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Boca Chica is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Boca Chica

The best time to visit Boca Chica is from November to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to April. The rainy season is from August to October; the wettest month is September with 138 mm.

Boca Chica through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Boca Chica in the dry season

Nov – Jul

82

Excellent

  • 30–33 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 101 rainy days in all

Boca Chica in the rainy season

Aug – Oct

67

Good

  • 32–33 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 58 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Dec – Apr

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Aug – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Boca Chica for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

68

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 26°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

06:3118:16

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:18–07:01 · evening 17:47–18:30
Blue hour
Morning 06:10–06:18 · evening 18:30–18:38

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Boca Chica compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low24°23°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.5 h

What is the weather like in Boca Chica in October?

In October, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 129 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 45 min06:31 – 18:16
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
57 %on averageAll months
Hot days
30 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %89 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Boca Chica

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Boca Chica: score 92 against 68. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in February. February has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.

October vs February, Boca Chica
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score6892better
Daytime high32°30°
Night-time low24°20°
Sea29.2°26.7°
Sunshine6.6 h7.3 hbetter
Rainy days205better
Rainfall129 mm18 mmbetter
Muggy days3125better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Boca Chica month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

90January30° · Sea 27° · 6.9 h

In January, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in January
92February30° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h

In February, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 18 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in February
90March30° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h

In March, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in March
87April31° · Sea 27° · 7.8 h

In April, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in April
75May32° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h

In May, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 100 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in May
72June32° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h

In June, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in June
71July33° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h

In July, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 93 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in July
67August33° · Sea 29° · 7.6 h

In August, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 120 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in August
66September33° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h

In September, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in September
68October32° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h

In October, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 129 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in October
77November31° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h

In November, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in November
88December30° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h

In December, Boca Chica is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Chica.

Boca Chica in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Boca Chica

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in September (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 350 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 24°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9030°20°26.9°6.9 h621
FebruaryFeb9230°20°26.7°7.3 h518
MarchMar9030°20°26.7°7.3 h727
AprilApr8731°22°27.2°7.8 h1051
MayMay7532°23°27.9°7.7 h17100
JuneJun7232°24°28.4°8.0 h1787
JulyJul7133°24°28.6°7.9 h1693
AugustAug6733°24°28.9°7.6 h18120
SeptemberSep6633°24°29.3°7.0 h20138
OctoberOct6832°24°29.2°6.6 h20129
NovemberNov7731°22°28.5°6.6 h1587
DecemberDec8830°21°27.6°7.0 h836

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

18.45° N, 69.60° W · 12 m · America/Santo_Domingo

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Boca Chica

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.2°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.2°8 in 10 years 28.6° – 29.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Boca Chica ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.9 and 29.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.9°26.5°27.4°warm
FebruaryFeb26.7°26.0°27.2°warm
MarchMar26.7°26.2°27.2°warm
AprilApr27.2°26.5°27.7°warm
MayMay27.9°27.3°28.4°warm
JuneJun28.4°28.0°28.9°warm
JulyJul28.6°28.2°29.1°warm
AugustAug28.9°28.3°29.3°warm
SeptemberSep29.3°28.9°29.8°very warm
OctoberOct29.2°28.6°29.6°very warm
NovemberNov28.5°28.0°28.9°warm
DecemberDec27.6°26.9°28.1°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Boca Chica

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,670 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Oct · 6.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.6 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Boca Chica, 56 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Boca Chica: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
906 mm on 159 days
Wettest month
Sep · 138 mm
Driest month
Feb · 18 mm
OctoberRainy days 20Rainfall 129 mm

In October, Boca Chica has about 20 rainy days with 129 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Boca Chica

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 25 min
Olive skin
about 30 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Boca Chica

How breezy and how cloudy Boca Chica is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Boca Chica typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – Apr.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
46 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Feb · 29 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 60 %
OctoberCloud cover 57 %Sunshine 6.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Boca Chica: variable cloud, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Boca Chica

How often the day gets hot in Boca Chica (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
303 days
Hottest month
Jul · 33 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 30Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Boca Chica has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Boca Chica

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Boca Chica in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Boca Chica has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    88

    Excellent

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    68

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 18 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    68

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    89

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 8 h 55 min
Distance
6,980 km
Time zone
UTC−4
Jet lag
About 3 days (5 h west)

Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Dominican Republic

Currency
Dominican Peso (DOP)
Language
Spanish
Sockets
Type A, B · 110 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+1 809
Emergency number
911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

Storm season

Boca Chica lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Boca Chica vs Santo Domingo

In October the holiday weather in Boca Chica and Santo Domingo is about equally good (score 68 vs 68). During the day it is about as warm in Santo Domingo as in Boca Chica. The sea is about equally warm.

Boca Chica vs Santo Domingo, in October
in OctoberBoca ChicaSanto Domingo
Holiday weather score6868
Daytime high32°32°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days2021
Best timeNov – AprFeb

Through the year

OctoberBoca Chica 32°Santo Domingo 32°
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Dominican Republic in October: the best places

In October, Boca Chica ranks 2 of 12 destinations in this country.

  1. Punta Cana32°29°70
  2. 2Boca ChicaThis page32°29°68
  3. 3Puerto Plata32°29°68
  4. 4Cabarete32°29°67
  5. 5Samaná33°29°64
  6. 6Las Terrenas33°29°64
  7. 7San Pedro de Macorís32°29°31
  8. 8Santo Domingo32°29°30
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Frequently asked questions about Boca Chica

When is the best time to visit Boca Chica?

The best time to visit Boca Chica is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Boca Chica?

The sea temperature in Boca Chica ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Boca Chica in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Boca Chica?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Boca Chica?

The rainy season is from August to October; the wettest month is September with 138 mm. The driest month is February with 18 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Boca Chica get?

Boca Chica gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.0 hours a day; in October there are 6.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Boca Chica in?

Boca Chica is on UTC−4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Boca Chica?

A nonstop flight from London to Boca Chica takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,980 km.

When is hurricane season in Boca Chica?

Boca Chica lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Boca Chica?

Boca Chica has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 74, summer holidays 68, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 89.