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84°F 18 mns ago
A Few Clouds 		Bavaro Weather Now
18.57°N/68.37°W Elevation 39ft · Show Map
84°F. A Few Clouds. Heat Index is 92°F. Dewpoint is 75°F, and relative humidity 74%. Wind is from the SE at 12 mph. Baromteric pressue, 30.03 inches.
 
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  Bavaro
Friday, May 24, 2013
Last Updated 11:18AM

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Summary in the last 24 hours the highest temperature at Bavaro and observed by DRSol was 86, with a low of 75. Widely scattered light to moderate showers and thunderstorms were reported, the last in Punta Cana at 9PM last night. Skies were generally mostly cloudy. Winds are averaging 10 mph from the SE, with a peak gust to 17 mph seen at 1PM yesterday afternoon.

By the Numbers Bavaro reported rain 20% of the time, and thunderstorms 8%. Average reported rainfall intensity on a scale of 0 to 100 was 35. Cloud cover totaled 68%. Click above to view summaries for the last week or last month.

Last updated at 11:18AM.

   
   
   

 
  DRSol Bavaro Forecast Today: Scattered showers this morning, then variable clouds during the afternoon with scattered thunderstorms. High 81F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms this evening followed by a chance of showers overnight. Low 76F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tomorrow: Scattered showers in the morning, then variable clouds during the afternoon with scattered thunderstorms. High around 80F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 70s. Monday: Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 70s. Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 70s. Wednesday: Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 70s. Thursday: Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s with temperatures nearly steady overnite. Friday: A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 70s. Saturday: Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 70s. Sunday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 70s.  
 

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Bavaro Hour by Hour May 24 2013
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  Bavaro lies on the Dominican Republic’s small east coast and, along with Punta Cana, forms a line of beautiful white sand, palm-lined beaches. The Dominican Republic lies in the middle of the Caribbean region and makes up the eastern two thirds of Hispaniola island, which it shares with Haiti to the west. Bavaro lies around 100 miles to the east of the republic’s capital Santo Domingo.

Bavaro climate is essentially tropical and sees hot and humid weather all through the year. Temperatures vary little across the year and the year; monthly averages vary from 75F to 82F. The year is split into two distinct seasons; wet and dry.

The dry season runs from December to April and is the most popular time to visit. The start of this season arguably sees the best weather as it’s not only dry but it’s also the coolest time of year. Average temperatures are at their lowest of 75F in January and February, with highs of 81fC and lows of 72F. It is rare for temperatures to drop below 68F even at night time.

Although daytime temperatures can rise into the mid-90s, the hottest days are relieved by the cooling trade winds that visit the island. The ‘alize’ is a well known trade wind in the Caribbean that blows steady and mild from the northeast, mainly between November and February. Located the island’s east coast, Bavaro is in a perfect location to benefit from the alize.

As the dry season progresses the heat does start to build up before the rains break around May time. Daily highs can be creeping up into the 90s by the end of the dry season.

The wet Season runs from May to November. As well as being wet, it is also very hot and humid at this time of year so conditions can become a little uncomfortable. May to September sees the most rainfall of the wettest season before it begins to tail off in October and November.

The wettest month on average is September with 7.25" of rainfall. The preceding wet months see about 6.25"-6.75", while it drops to 5.90" in October and 4.75" in November the final month of the rainy season.

Temperatures during the wet season are the highest of the year; August to October sees average temperature at 82F, with highs above 86F and low not dropping below the upper 70's. The high humidity at this time of year makes it feel a little uncomfortable.

There is still a good amount of sunshine during the wet season as most of the rain falls in heavy tropical downpours that don’t last for long. A lot of the rain falls in the evening too, leaving good beach weather during the day.

A major feature of Bavaro’s weather is that it lies in the Caribbean hurricane belt. The official hurricane season lasts from June to November, but in the Dominican Republic August and September are the most likely months. On average the island is only hit by a hurricane once every 5 years, and a direct hit on is even less common, happening about once every 20 years on average.

The last major hurricane to hit the region was in Hurricane George in 1998. At category three when it made land, the severe weather cost hundreds of lives and thousands of homes. Flooding and landslides were widespread.

Although strong storms are a feature of the wet season, the majority do little harm. The region is well prepared in the event of a hurricane threat and most hotels are now hurricane proof.

Many, in fact, choose the wet season to visit in order to take advantage of fewer crowds and cheaper prices. If you are willing to risk a few downpours, it’s not a bad idea.		  

 
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