Best time to kitesurf in the Dominican Republic
The short answer
You can kitesurf in the Dominican Republic almost all year. In Buen Hombre the wind is solid from November to April and from mid-May to September, and the two lightest months are October and May. Buen Hombre averages about 15 knots and Cabarete about 11 (Windfinder), and Cabarete is windiest in July, August and half of December.
Month by month in Buen Hombre
January: Solid wind. High season, highest prices, Cabarete full.
February: Solid wind. High season, highest prices, Cabarete full.
March: Solid wind.
April: Solid wind.
May: One of the two lightest months. The wind picks up from mid-May.
June: A little lighter, then it builds.
July: Good wind. Cabarete is at its windiest.
August: Good wind. Cabarete is at its windiest.
September: Good wind. Low season in Cabarete.
October: The lightest month. Low season in Cabarete.
November: The wind returns. Low season in Cabarete.
December: Windy. Cabarete is windy for about half of the month. High season begins.
Buen Hombre and Cabarete compared
Average wind: about 15 knots in Buen Hombre, about 11 in Cabarete (Windfinder).
Days above 12 knots: about twice as many in Buen Hombre.
Windiest: Buen Hombre from November to April and from mid-May to September; Cabarete in July, August and half of December.
Lightest: Buen Hombre in October and May.
Water: a flat shallow bay in Buen Hombre; ocean with waves in Cabarete.
Best for: learning and progression in Buen Hombre; waves, freestyle and advanced riding in Cabarete.
Which month should I choose?
Learning from zero: any month except October and May.
Winter escape: December to February is high season. Prices are the highest and Cabarete is full, and the wind in Buen Hombre is solid.
Summer: the wind is good, and there is no big heat because there is always a good breeze. June is a little lighter, and July and August are the windiest months in Cabarete.
Quieter and cheaper: September, October and November are low season in Cabarete.
Check the conditions before you travel on our live wind and camera page.
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Questions people ask
What is the best time to kitesurf in the Dominican Republic?
You can kitesurf here almost all year. In Buen Hombre the wind is solid from November to April and from mid-May to September, and the two lightest months are October and May. Cabarete is windiest in July, August and half of December.
Is hurricane season a problem?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, but storms do not normally come before August, and the north coast of the Dominican Republic, where both our locations are, is rarely affected.
What water temperature should I expect?
Very nice, warm water all year, about 26 degrees Celsius at the coolest and a few degrees warmer in the shallows at low tide. No wetsuit is needed, and a lycra is good.
When is high season, and when are prices lowest?
December to February is high season: prices are the highest and Cabarete is full. September, October and November are low season in Cabarete.
Ready to book?
Start with beginner kitesurfing lessons, see the kite stay packages, or book your trip. Questions first? Read the FAQ or the Learn to Kitesurf guide. Comparing spots? See our Dominican Republic kitesurfing guide.