Dominican Republic Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Convention Center: Barceló Bávaro Convention Center
Airport: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)
| Population | 9,904,000 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 200 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 39,000 | • Historic destination |
| Unique Venues | 75 | • Spa destination |
| Restaurants | 203 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $134 USD |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $70 USD |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from SDQ to Santo Domingo | $25 USD |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $188 USD |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | n/a | n/a | 1 hr 5 min | $355+ USD |
| Miami, FL | n/a | n/a | 2 hr 15 min | $380+ USD |
| New York, NY | n/a | n/a | 4 hr 6 min | $480+ USD |
Dominican Republic Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 32 |
| Rec High -°F | 90 | 91 | 90 | 92 | 91 | 96 | 99 | 102 | 101 | 100 | 102 | 90 |
| Avg High -°C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Avg High -°F | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 82 |
| Avg Low -°C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Avg Low -°F | 70 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 71 |
| Rec Low -°C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
| Rec Low -°F | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 66 | 67 | 63 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Rainfall - in. | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 3 | 7 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
The Dominican Republic boasts an "endless summer" moderate tropical climate, with a year-round average temperature of 25°C. The winter months, which span November to April, bring low humidity, average highs of 28°C and average lows of 20°C. The summer season, which runs from May to October, brings an average high of 30°C and average low of 22°C. Summer humidity, however, can make temperatures feel much higher.
The northern region of the island sees the greatest amount of rainfall between October and April, while the southern coast experiences the greatest amount of rainfall between May and November. While torrential downpours can occur, most rainfall in the Dominican Republic is short and closely followed by bursting sunlight and blue skies. The country averages about 140 centimeters of rain per year.
The Dominican Republic is also prone to Caribbean hurricanes, the season for which runs June to November. Most hurricane activity in the Dominican Republic has taken place in August and September. The best time to visit the island is during the winter months, as humidity is low but temperatures are still pleasantly warm.
Dominican Republic Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | DOP |
| Sales Tax | 8% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 110V / 60Hz |
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