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Things to do in Samaná

A Dominican peninsula known for humpback whale watching in winter, waterfalls and quiet beaches.

4 of the most-booked tours in Samaná are listed below, rated 4.5 to 4.7 stars from more than 400 traveler reviews on GetYourGuide.

Updated October 18, 2026. Prices and availability come live from the partners when you click; ratings are re-checked on the date shown in the note at the end of the page.

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Where to stay in Samaná

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Best time to visit Samaná

By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Samaná are January to April, with average daytime highs of 81 to 83°F (27 to 28°C) and 16 to 18 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. June is the hottest month, averaging 87°F (31°C), and January the coolest at 81°F (27°C). July sees the most rain, around 24 days, while January is the driest with about 16.

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MonthAvg highAvg lowRainy daysVerdict
January81°F (27°C)72°F (22°C)16Comfortable: 16 rainy days
February81°F (27°C)72°F (22°C)18Comfortable: 18 rainy days
March82°F (28°C)72°F (22°C)17Comfortable: 17 rainy days
April83°F (28°C)73°F (23°C)18Comfortable: 18 rainy days
May85°F (29°C)75°F (24°C)20Shoulder: 85°F (29°C), 20 rainy days
June87°F (31°C)77°F (25°C)18Shoulder: 87°F (31°C), 18 rainy days
July86°F (30°C)77°F (25°C)24Avoid: among the wettest, 24 rainy days
August87°F (31°C)78°F (26°C)23Avoid: among the wettest, 23 rainy days
September87°F (31°C)77°F (25°C)23Avoid: among the wettest, 23 rainy days
October87°F (31°C)76°F (24°C)22Shoulder: 87°F (31°C), 22 rainy days
November84°F (29°C)75°F (24°C)20Shoulder: 84°F (29°C), 20 rainy days
December82°F (28°C)73°F (23°C)19Shoulder: 82°F (28°C), 19 rainy days

Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.

Also spelled Samana.

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Samaná: common questions

When is the best time to visit Samaná?
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Samaná are January to April, when average highs run 81 to 83°F (27 to 28°C) with 16 to 18 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. June is the hottest month at 87°F (31°C) on average, and January the coolest at 81°F (27°C).
What is the rainiest month in Samaná?
July, with roughly 24 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 16. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Samaná?
Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 81 to 87°F (27 to 31°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: July is the wettest month, with around 24 rainy days.
What is the rainy season in Samaná?
The wettest months in Samaná are February and April to December, with 18 to 24 rainy days a month. January is the driest.
Is it safe to travel to Dominican Republic right now?
Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Dominican Republic on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Dominican Republic before you book.
What other places are near Samaná?
The closest Voyaggora guides to Samaná are Santo Domingo (60 miles), Punta Cana (70 miles), Puerto Plata (100 miles).

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