Monthly climate guide
Punta Cana weather in March
With highs near 26°C (79°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), March feels warm in Punta Cana. Rainfall averages about 31 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as February and about the same as April.
What stands out in March
- Good walking weather for combining Saona Island and Bávaro Beach in one day.
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
- It's humid — around 78% — so the heat feels heavier.
- March sits in Punta Cana's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
March is typically Punta Cana's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
26°C
79°F
Avg low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
31 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
34%
cloud · mostly sunny
Punta Cana weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| 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 March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is March 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 March
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Punta Cana in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Punta Cana?
Yes. March is one of the best months for Punta Cana, with highs around 26°C and about 31 mm of rain.
How warm is Punta Cana in March?
Average highs are about 26°C (79°F) and average lows about 25°C (77°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in March?
Punta Cana typically gets around 31 mm of rain in March — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
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.