Sosúa
Sosúa is a crescent bay on the Dominican north coast. Travelers come for snorkeling and diving on a reef a short swim from the beach, and for easy beach days with Cabarete's kitesurfing a short trip away.
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Sosúa sits on a crescent bay on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, in Puerto Plata Province. People come mainly for the water: snorkeling and diving on a reef a short way off the beach. The beach strip holds the restaurants, bars and dive shops that most people use as a base. In 1940 the Dominican government allowed Jewish refugees from Europe to settle in the area, and that history is still part of the town.
Sosúa suits a beach and water trip more than a city or cultural tour. Stay on the beach strip for restaurants and dive shops, or choose Playa Alicia if you want quieter swimming. Cabarete, known for kitesurfing and windsurfing, and the city of Puerto Plata are both reachable as day trips. Three days covers the bay, one reef outing and one day trip. Winter and spring are the drier months and the best time to visit. The hurricane season runs from June through November.
Sosúa in five
- Fly into Puerto Plata, not Punta CanaGregorio Luperón airport (POP) is about 15 minutes from Sosúa, while the Ministry of Tourism says crossing between the Punta Cana and Puerto Plata airports can take up to seven hours.Airport to Sosúa
- Complete the free e-ticket form before check-inThe official entry and exit form is free and must be done before you reach the airline desk. Airlines also need proof of a return ticket.
- Plan 2 to 3 days between December and AprilThe ministry recommends two to three days and lists December to April as the best, driest months. June to November is hurricane season.Sosúa in 3 days
- Pick a base by what you will doSleep on the beach strip for diving and nightlife, at Playa Alicia for calm, in Cabarete for wind sports, or in Puerto Plata for history and the cable car.Where to stay
- Use licensed taxis, skip motoconchosThe UK government warns of a high death rate on motorbikes and says motorbike taxis often have no helmet. Use a hotel transfer, an authorized taxi or a ride-hailing app.
Need to know
- Airport
- Gregorio Luperón (POP), about 15 minutes by road
- Getting there
- Fly into POP; coaches link Puerto Plata, Santiago and Santo Domingo
- Getting around
- Walk the beach strip; taxis for Cabarete and Puerto Plata
- Best base
- Beach strip; Playa Alicia for quiet; Cabarete for kitesurfing
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Dry, peak seasonJanuaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- FebruaryRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Dry, peak seasonFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Dry, peak seasonMarchRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 129 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- AprilRain16 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Dry, peak seasonAprilRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- MayRain18 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Hot, wetterMayRain
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, wetter
- JuneRain13 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Hurricane seasonJuneRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- JulyRain16 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hurricane seasonJulyRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- AugustRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low25°Hurricane seasonAugustRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hurricane season
- SeptemberRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Hurricane seasonSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 160 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hurricane season
- OctoberRain21 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low24°Hurricane seasonOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hurricane season
- NovemberRain19 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Hurricane seasonNovemberRain
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 180 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- DecemberRain18 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Dry, peak seasonDecemberRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 152 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
Average daily high and low in Sosúa, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Sosúa
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 71%
Sosúa
04:07 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°23°71%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Tue34°23°74%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 34°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 74%.
- Wed30°23°71%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Thu28°23°90%Thursday: Rain. High 28°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Fri30°22°67%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Sat30°23°45%Saturday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Sun30°23°27%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 27%.
Updated 02:09 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 60.72 DOP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Puerto Plataabout 20 minutes by roadIndependence Square, the cathedral, the Amber Museum, San Felipe Fortress and the Isabel de Torres cable car.
- Cabareteminutes by roadThe Ministry of Tourism calls it the kitesurfing capital, with beach bars and small clubs.
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajaguahalf day; confirm with the operatorA river adventure listed by the ministry among Puerto Plata's highlights.
Before you go to Sosúa
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Rules for Sosúa, checked
- Free e-ticket entry and exit form is required for all commercial flights and must be completed before reaching the airline counter.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Until 31 December 2026, nationals of the EU, UK, Canada, US and several others may enter as tourists with a passport valid for the length of the stay.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- British citizens can visit without a visa for 30 days, with an extension of up to 120 days available through the Immigration Service.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Sosúa FAQ
How many days do you need in Sosúa?
The Ministry of Tourism recommends two to three days. That covers the beach and near-shore reef, the Jewish Museum and a day in Cabarete or Puerto Plata.
Is Sosúa worth visiting?
Yes, for a beach town with easy snorkeling and diving, a lively evening strip and a multicultural history. It suits active travelers and friends traveling together more than travelers who want a large historic city.
When is the best time to visit Sosúa?
December to April, according to the Ministry of Tourism, which lists that as the peak and drier season. June to November is hurricane season, so book flexible rates and check your insurance.
Is it safe to walk around Sosúa at night?
Use resort-town care. The UK government advises against walking alone at night and against leaving drinks unattended, and says bag-snatching by thieves on motorcycles happens. Take licensed taxis after dark.
Do you need a car in Sosúa?
No. The beach strip is walkable and taxis cover Cabarete and Puerto Plata. The UK government warns of frequent road accidents, so a car adds risk and cost unless you plan wide coastal trips.