Monthly climate guide
Punta Cana weather in August
Expect hot weather in Punta Cana in August: afternoons reach about 29°C (84°F), while nights drop to around 28°C (83°F). Around 79 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- Only one month is warmer in Punta Cana than August.
- This is rainy-season territory in Punta Cana: short, heavy downpours are typical.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
- Humidity near 80% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.
Avg high
29°C
84°F
Avg low
28°C
83°F
Rainfall
79 mm
some rain
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
44%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Punta Cana weather by month
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 80°F | 26°C / 78°F | 39 mm | 77% | 36% |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 78°F | 33 mm | 77% | 32% |
| March | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 77°F | 31 mm | 78% | 34% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 26°C / 78°F | 42 mm | 79% | 37% |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 27°C / 80°F | 86 mm | 81% | 55% |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 28°C / 82°F | 43 mm | 81% | 52% |
| July | 29°C / 83°F | 28°C / 82°F | 56 mm | 81% | 44% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 83°F | 79 mm | 80% | 44% |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 83°F | 89 mm | 79% | 50% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 82°F | 69 mm | 79% | 51% |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 81°F | 105 mm | 79% | 47% |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 27°C / 80°F | 56 mm | 77% | 34% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Punta Cana?
Our Punta Cana guide recommends: December–April for the driest, most comfortable weather; the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Tropical showers are usually short, even in the rainy season.
Best time to visit Punta Cana →Other Dominican Republic cities in August
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Punta Cana in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Punta Cana?
August is a reasonable time for Punta Cana: highs around 29°C and about 79 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Punta Cana in August?
Average highs are about 29°C (84°F) and average lows about 28°C (83°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in August?
Punta Cana typically gets around 79 mm of rain in August — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
December–April for the driest, most comfortable weather; the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Punta Cana (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.