Punta Cana Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Punta Cana is an area in the east of the Dominican Republic. It has almost no villages or people, but consists only of palm trees, beautiful beaches and luxury hotel resorts where tourists are pampered in mostly all-inclusive packages.
Punta Cana has a tropical savanna climate which means great average temperatures, a lot of sunshine and very little rainfall. And if it rains it is usually of relatively short duration. The seawater has year-round pleasant temperatures.
As in the whole area there is a chance to encounter hurricanes, although the chances in Punta Cana are smaller than further west. If you want to visit Punta Cana without a risk of hurricanes best would be in the period from December to April. Hurricanes do not occur during that period and the probability of precipitation is a bit smaller than in the summer months.
Monthly Temperature in Punta Cana
With minimal seasonal shifts, Punta Cana experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in September, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in September to around 24°C (75°F) during February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Punta Cana
Punta Cana has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1063 mm (42 in) of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, September it receives high rainfall, averaging 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month March brings less rainfall, with 47 mm (1.9 in) over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Punta Cana Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Punta Cana
Year-round, Punta Cana offers plenty of sunlight to enjoy during your holiday. The difference between the sunniest month, March, with 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, and December, the least sunny month, with 7.8 hours, is minimal.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Punta Cana by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Punta Cana 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Punta Cana
With its warm weather, Punta Cana experiences temperatures from 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. January, February and March offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
