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

What should you pack for a trip to Punta Cana in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Punta Cana generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Punta Cana in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 249 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 249 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in May

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Punta Cana.

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