November is a transition month in Santo Domingo. The heavy rains of autumn ease, the heat softens a little, and the city gets ready for a Christmas season Dominicans start earlier than almost anyone. It's also the last month of low-season prices.
Weather in November#
Warm, with easing rain. Expect 25 to 30°C most days, short afternoon showers that get less frequent through the month, and warm sea. Hurricane season officially ends November 30; the real risk was August to October, and our hurricane season guide explains why November is generally fine, especially the second half.
Prices and crowds#
November sits just before the December jump. Rooms in the Zona Colonial and along the Malecón are at low-season prices for most of the month, and the city is less busy than in winter. The best time to visit the Dominican Republic rates late November as the best value of the year.
What's on#
| When | What |
|---|---|
| November 6 | Constitution Day, a public holiday |
| All month | Christmas lights and music start early in the Dominican Republic |
| Weekends | Baseball season is under way (the winter league) |
What to do#
- The Zona Colonial. Cooler evenings make it the best time to walk the oldest streets in the Americas. Our Zona Colonial guide covers it.
- Eat. Chimi burgers, mofongo and fresh juice: the Santo Domingo street food guide.
- Rain plan. The museums and the cathedral for the showers; the Malecón for sunset after.
- Go out. Santo Domingo nightlife on a Friday or Saturday.
For everything else, see things to do in Santo Domingo and is Santo Domingo safe?.
See the capital with someone who lives here#
Santo Domingo is a city that opens up with a local: the colmado where the music is, the lunch spot that isn't on any list, the beach Dominicans drive to on Sunday. Roavi Local Friends in Santo Domingo set their own rates and message you directly before you meet.
Spend a November day with a Dominican.
Meet a Local Friend in Santo DomingoFrequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Santo Domingo?
Yes, especially the second half. Rain eases, hurricane risk is almost over, and prices are still low-season. Days are warm and the evenings in the Zona Colonial are comfortable.What is the weather like in Santo Domingo in November?
Warm, usually 25 to 30°C (high 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit), with short afternoon showers that become less frequent as the month goes on. The sea stays warm.Is November hurricane season in the Dominican Republic?
Officially it runs until November 30, but the genuine risk is August to October. November storms are rare, and the second half of the month is generally fine.What is there to do in Santo Domingo in November?
Walk the Zona Colonial, the oldest European city in the Americas, eat along the Malecón and in the markets, visit the museums during afternoon showers, and enjoy the start of the Christmas season, which Dominicans begin early.Is anything closed on November 6 in Santo Domingo?
November 6 is Constitution Day, a public holiday: banks and government offices close, most restaurants, shops and attractions stay open.
