Punta Cana weather in March (Greater Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Punta Cana during March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During March, Punta Cana experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Punta Cana in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 277 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Punta Cana.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Punta Cana. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta Cana climate page with graphs.

 

Punta Cana, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 277 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in March

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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