Climate and monthly weather forecast
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Palm trees along a white sandy beach in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic
Palm trees along a white sandy beach in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.1°C (80.8°F) and min 23.9°C (75°F). The coldest months are January and March, with an average high-temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F). The average heat index in January is estimated at a hot 30°C (86°F). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Punta Cana, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F). In Punta Cana, the average high-temperature in February is almost the same as in January - a still moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Punta Cana, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and an average high of 27.1°C (80.8°F). The coldest months are January and March, with an average high-temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F). In March, the average heat index is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April, like March, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°C (75.7°F) and max 27.9°C (82.2°F). In Punta Cana, the average high-temperature in April is essentially the same as in March - a still moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.5°C (83.3°F) and 25.1°C (77.2°F). In Punta Cana, the average high-temperature in May is almost the same as in April - a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Punta Cana, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 25.9°C (78.6°F). In June, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in May - a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°C (79°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F). In July, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in June - a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature varying between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 26.5°C (79.7°F). In August, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in July - a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Punta Cana, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30°C (86°F) and an average low of 26.3°C (79.3°F). With an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F) and an average low-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F), September is the warmest month. In September, the average heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). In October, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in September - a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Punta Cana, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F). In Punta Cana, the average high-temperature in November is almost the same as in October - a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Punta Cana, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.7°C (76.5°F) and max 27.5°C (81.5°F). In December, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in November - a still moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F). Weather in December »
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Punta Cana?

The coldest months in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, are January and March, with an average high-temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F).

What is the driest month in Punta Cana?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Punta Cana. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Punta Cana?

Throughout the year, in Punta Cana, there are 251.4 rainfall days, and 821mm (32.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Punta Cana?

The months with the highest UV index in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Punta Cana?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

When is the sea coldest in Punta Cana?

The months with the coldest seawater are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F).

What is the least humid month in Punta Cana?

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the most humid month in Punta Cana?

The months with the highest humidity are June, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

When are the longest days in Punta Cana?

With an average of 13h and 14min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Punta Cana.

What month has the most sunshine in Punta Cana?

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, June has the most sunshine of the year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

What is the wettest month in Punta Cana?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.8 days and typically aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of precipitation.

What are the months with the warmest sea water in Punta Cana?

The months with the warmest seawater are August through October, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the warmest month in Punta Cana?

With an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F) and an average low-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F), September is the warmest month in Punta Cana.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Punta Cana?

The month with the least sunshine is November, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

What is the month with the shortest days in Punta Cana?

With an average of 11h and 2min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Punta Cana?

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). AST timezone is used throughout the entire year.

Average temperature
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average temperature - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (30°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and March (27.1°C).

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (23.4°C).

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Average pressure
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average pressure - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.4mbar).

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Average wind speed
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average wind speed - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.1km/h).

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Average humidity
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average humidity - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and November (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (74%).

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Average rainfall
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average rainfall - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (31mm).

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Average rainfall days
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average rainfall days - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.9 days).

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Average sea temperature
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average sea temperature - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (26°C).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 2min).

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average sunshine days - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The month with the most sunshine days is March (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.8 days).

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Average UV index
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average UV index - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

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Average visibility
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Average visibility - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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