If you plan to visit Punta Cana in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 116 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Cana has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Punta Cana in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Cana for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +82°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 75% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +82°F.
Is Punta Cana warm or cold in May?
Punta Cana is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Punta Cana:
Climate in Punta Cana in May
Punta Cana weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+81°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+70°F
+75°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+86°F
Rainfall
57 mm
116 mm
85 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
79%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
3
4
Cloudy days
16
17
17
Rainy days
6
11
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 116 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 81%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 3 in May.
Wind speed in Punta Cana in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Punta Cana is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Punta Cana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 104 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Punta Cana, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Punta Cana wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 129 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Punta Cana?
This is the weather in Punta Cana in May 2023:
1 May
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+78°F
2 May
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+81°F
3 May
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+82°F
4 May
🌧️
+81°F
5 May
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+81°F
6 May
☀️
+81°F
7 May
☀️
+81°F
8 May
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+81°F
9 May
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+82°F
10 May
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+82°F
11 May
🌧️
+80°F
12 May
🌧️
+82°F
13 May
☁️
+81°F
14 May
☀️
+81°F
15 May
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+82°F
16 May
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+82°F
17 May
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+83°F
18 May
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+83°F
19 May
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+82°F
20 May
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+82°F
21 May
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+82°F
22 May
☁️
+82°F
23 May
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+82°F
24 May
🌧️
+81°F
25 May
🌧️
+82°F
26 May
☁️
+82°F
27 May
☁️
+82°F
28 May
☀️
+83°F
29 May
🌧️
+83°F
30 May
☁️
+83°F
31 May
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+82°F
In May 2023 Punta Cana had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Punta Cana climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Punta Cana in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+81°F) and the highest in 2007 (+88°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 31 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 366 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Cana in May:
Is May a good time to visit Punta Cana?
It’s always a good time to visit Punta Cana, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Punta Cana in May?
May is warm in Punta Cana. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Punta Cana rainy in May?
Punta Cana is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Punta Cana in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Cana in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Punta Cana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.