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

This month is known as a warm month. The average maximum daytime temperature in Punta Cana in March lies at 27.7°C (81.86°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 22.2°C (71.96°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during March is moderate with an average of 49mm (1.9 inches). This makes it the driest month of the year. There are generally around 12 rainy days. If you enjoy blue skies and sunshine, then this is a great time to go to Punta Cana with 277 hours of sun during the entire month.

 

Punta Cana, monthly averages in March

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Min Temperature 22 °C  
Max Temperature 27 °C  
Chance of Rain 40%  
Precipitation 48mm  
Rainy days 12 days  
Humidity 81% *  
Sunshine 277 hrs *  

Where to stay in Punta Cana

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Where to go in the Dominican Republic in March

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

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in March? Visitors traveling to Punta Cana might want to wear airy clothing, t-shirts and other summer cloths. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool on a hot day.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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