Punta Cana Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Punta Cana experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Punta Cana has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1063 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives high rainfall, averaging 139 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 47 mm 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 over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic
Other facts from our historical weather data:September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is March with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.
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