Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Punta Cana
The Dominican Republic's main beach resort area, with long white-sand beaches and warm weather all year.
Best time to visit: December–April for the driest, most comfortable weather; the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Local tip: Tropical showers are usually short, even in the rainy season.
Getting around: Most visitors use taxis, resort shuttles or organised tours.
Good to know: Check forecasts during hurricane season (June–November), especially August–October.
What to plan your trip around
- Bávaro Beach
A long palm-lined beach with calm water.
- Saona Island
A protected island in a national park, reached by boat.
- Hoyo Azul
A cenote-style natural pool in a limestone cliff.
- Macao Beach
A wilder beach popular with surfers.
Punta Cana weather by month
Punta Cana weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Punta Cana gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 26°C | 39 mm | 77% |
| February | 26°C | 25°C | 33 mm | 77% |
| March | 26°C | 25°C | 31 mm | 78% |
| April | 27°C | 26°C | 42 mm | 79% |
| May | 27°C | 27°C | 86 mm | 81% |
| June | 28°C | 28°C | 43 mm | 81% |
| July | 29°C | 28°C | 56 mm | 81% |
| August | 29°C | 28°C | 79 mm | 80% |
| September | 29°C | 28°C | 89 mm | 79% |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 69 mm | 79% |
| November | 28°C | 27°C | 105 mm | 79% |
| December | 27°C | 27°C | 56 mm | 77% |
Punta Cana through the year
January · 26° / 26°C · 39 mm
- January is among Punta Cana's three coolest months.
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
April · 27° / 26°C · 42 mm
- Humidity near 79% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
July · 29° / 28°C · 56 mm
- It's humid — around 81% — so the heat feels heavier.
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
October · 29° / 28°C · 69 mm
- Only 2 months are warmer in Punta Cana than October.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
The best time to visit Punta Cana is January, February and March, when average highs are 26°C and rainfall is around 34 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Punta Cana, season by season
December – February
Best time27° / 26°C · 43 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
March – May
Good27° / 26°C · 53 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good29° / 28°C · 59 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Punta Cana in January, February and March. Average highs are then 26°C.
- Why is January a good time to visit Punta Cana?
- In January, Punta Cana averages 26°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 39 mm of rain and 36% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Punta Cana?
- September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 28°C.
- What is the coldest month in Punta Cana?
- March is the coldest month in Punta Cana: average highs of 26°C, dropping to 25°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Punta Cana?
- November is the wettest month in Punta Cana with about 105 mm of rain. The driest is March, with around 31 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Punta Cana?
- November is the least reliable month in Punta Cana, with around 105 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Punta Cana?
- Yes. April and December sit just outside the best months for Punta Cana, with average highs of 27°C and about 49 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Punta Cana before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Punta Cana from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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