AI-generatedLa Romana at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 648 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in La Romana
La Romana 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 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, La Romana is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit La Romana
The best time to visit La Romana is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in July and from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to October; the wettest month is September with 99 mm.
La Romana through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
La Romana in the dry season
Jul, Nov – Apr
Fair
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
La Romana in the rainy season
May – Jun, Aug – Oct
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul, Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Jun, Aug – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:2918:14
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 06:15–06:58 · evening 17:45–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:15 · evening 18:27–18:36
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 La Romana compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in La Romana in October?
In October, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 93 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in La Romana.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:29 – 18:14
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %33 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %3 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
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 La Romana
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in La Romana: score 70 against 29. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 26.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 93 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
La Romana month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January31° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h
In January, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in January68February31° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In February, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 15 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in February62March31° · Sea 27° · 7.4 h
In March, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in March53April32° · Sea 27° · 8.0 h
In April, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in April40May32° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In May, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 79 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in May42June33° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In June, La Romana is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in June42July34° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h
In July, La Romana is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in July34August33° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In August, La Romana is very 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 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in August27September33° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In September, La Romana is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 99 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in September29October32° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In October, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 93 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in October49November31° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In November, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 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, November is a so-so month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in November68December31° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h
In December, La Romana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in La Romana.
La Romana in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in La Romana
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 (21°), the warmest in July (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 348 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 70 | 31° | 21° | 26.9° | 7.1 h | 5 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 31° | 21° | 26.6° | 7.5 h | 5 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 31° | 21° | 26.6° | 7.4 h | 6 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 32° | 22° | 27.1° | 8.0 h | 10 | 42 |
| MayMay | 40 | 32° | 23° | 27.8° | 7.8 h | 15 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 33° | 24° | 28.3° | 8.2 h | 12 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 34° | 24° | 28.5° | 8.2 h | 11 | 56 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 33° | 24° | 28.9° | 7.8 h | 14 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 27 | 33° | 24° | 29.2° | 7.0 h | 17 | 99 |
| OctoberOct | 29 | 32° | 24° | 29.1° | 6.6 h | 18 | 93 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 31° | 23° | 28.5° | 6.6 h | 11 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 31° | 22° | 27.5° | 7.2 h | 5 | 25 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in La Romana
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in La Romana ranges from 26.6 °C in February to 29.2 °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 28.8 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.6° | 26.1° | 27.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.1° | 26.4° | 27.6° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.5° | 28.1° | 29.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 28.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in La Romana
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in La Romana, 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 in La Romana: 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.
In October, La Romana has about 18 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in La Romana
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 and clouds in La Romana
How breezy and how cloudy La Romana 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.
In October, the wind in La Romana typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over La Romana: 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 and humidity in La Romana
How often the day gets hot in La Romana (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, La Romana 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 La Romana
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
La Romana 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.
La Romana has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during October half-term (score 29).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 29
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,940 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
La Romana 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.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- 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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La Romana vs San Pedro de Macorís
In October the holiday weather in La Romana and San Pedro de Macorís is about equally good (score 29 vs 31). During the day it is about as warm in San Pedro de Macorís as in La Romana. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | La Romana | San Pedro de Macorís |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Dominican Republic in October: the best places
In October, La Romana ranks 11 of 12 destinations in this country.
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- 7San Pedro de Macorís32°29°31
- 8Santo Domingo32°29°30
- 11La RomanaThis page32°29°29
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Frequently asked questions about La Romana
When is the best time to visit La Romana?
The best time to visit La Romana is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in La Romana?
The sea temperature in La Romana ranges from 26.6 °C in February to 29.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in La Romana in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in La Romana?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in La Romana?
Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to October; the wettest month is September with 99 mm. The driest month is February with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does La Romana get?
La Romana gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.2 hours a day; in October there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is La Romana in?
La Romana is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to La Romana?
A nonstop flight from London to La Romana takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,940 km.
When is hurricane season in La Romana?
La Romana 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 La Romana?
La Romana has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during October half-term (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 40, summer holidays 37, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 69.