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Sea temperature in Dominican Republic in December
27°Ctropical · monthly average
The sea around Dominican Republic averages 27°C in December. Warm enough for relaxed swimming with no wetsuit needed.
Monthly sea temperatures across the year
Best swim months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Warmest month
July (29°C)
Coolest month
January (26°C)
Best beaches in Dominican Republic
La Altagracia
Bavaro Beach
Endless coconut palm beach in Punta Cana.
La Altagracia
Playa Macao
Local-favorite surf beach north of Punta Cana.
Samana
Playa Rincon
Wild three-km beach hemmed by cliffs.
Puerto Plata
Playa Dorada
Golden-sand resort beach on the north coast.
Puerto Plata
Cabarete Beach
World-class wind- and kitesurf hub.
La Romana
Playa Bayahibe
Sheltered fishing-village beach near Saona.
Samaná
Playa Rincon
Three-km palm-backed Atlantic crescent beach.
La Altagracia
Macao Beach
Open Atlantic surf beach north of Punta Cana.
La Altagracia
Playa Juanillo
Calm Caribbean swim beach inside Cap Cana resort.