Climate Insights for Samaná

The climate in Samaná is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 931mm of precipitation falls per year. Samaná receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samaná is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Samaná has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Samaná is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 931mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 120mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40mm. That's 79mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Samaná is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Samaná, which began on March 20, 2026. Samaná is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Samaná is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samaná based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.