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When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
In general the best time to visit Punta Cana is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in September and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Punta Cana in different months
This is the average weather in Punta Cana for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during January.
In April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 206 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 128 mm in September.
Climate in Punta Cana
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Punta Cana for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +84°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +79°F | +79°F | +81°F | +81°F | +82°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +82°F | +81°F | +79°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +70°F | +70°F | +72°F | +70°F | +75°F | +75°F | +75°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +70°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +81°F | +80°F | +82°F | +82°F | +85°F | +85°F | +85°F | +86°F | +85°F | +85°F | +83°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 42 | 37 | 38 | 57 | 115 | 84 | 96 | 114 | 128 | 128 | 106 | 53 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Punta Cana during the whole year:
The hottest month in Punta Cana is September with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Punta Cana during the whole year:
Punta Cana achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +85°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +79°F in average.
When can you swim in Punta Cana?
You can swim in Punta Cana from January to December:
- In June - November the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - May the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Punta Cana looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Punta Cana is October with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Punta Cana during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 22 rainy days and 128 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Cana:
What is the hottest month in Punta Cana?
The hottest month in Punta Cana is September with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Punta Cana?
The coldest month in Punta Cana is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Punta Cana worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Punta Cana in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +84°F and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Punta Cana?
if you're looking to visit Punta Cana when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 37 mm of rain.
Other cities in Dominican Republic
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Monthly weather in Punta Cana
Source of the data
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, 2023.
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.