Dominican Republic · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Punta Cana are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Punta Cana sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 29°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1159mm — September is typically the wettest month (~135mm) and March the driest (~50mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° / 21°C | 85mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 29° / 21°C | 63mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 29° / 22°C | 50mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 30° / 23°C | 65mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 30° / 24°C | 129mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 31° / 24°C | 94mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 32° / 24°C | 85mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 32° / 24°C | 107mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 32° / 24°C | 135mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 32° / 24°C | 124mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 30° / 23°C | 131mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 29° / 22°C | 91mm | 👍 Good |
January in Punta Cana is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
February in Punta Cana is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
March in Punta Cana is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Punta Cana is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
May in Punta Cana is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (74°F). Expect roughly 129mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Punta Cana is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 94mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Punta Cana is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Punta Cana is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 107mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Punta Cana is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 135mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Punta Cana is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 124mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Punta Cana is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 131mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Punta Cana is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses