Best Time to Visit Punta Cana
Best time: Mar, Feb, Apr, Jan.
Aug is warmest (31.8°C high); Oct is rainiest (157 mm).
Punta Cana weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.6 | 20.7 | 75 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 28.7 | 20.8 | 58 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 29.3 | 20.9 | 63 | 9.3 |
| Apr | 29.9 | 21.6 | 78 | 9.7 |
| May | 30.7 | 22.6 | 140 | 9.5 |
| Jun | 31.4 | 23.4 | 104 | 10 |
| Jul | 31.5 | 23.9 | 88 | 10 |
| Aug | 31.8 | 24 | 111 | 9.7 |
| Sep | 31.7 | 23.4 | 115 | 8.9 |
| Oct | 31.3 | 22.7 | 157 | 8.2 |
| Nov | 30 | 22.1 | 131 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 28.9 | 21.2 | 98 | 6.4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MarFebAprJan
Beaches: MarFebAprJan
Hiking: FebMarJanApr
Sightseeing: FebMarJanApr
Punta Cana quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
Mar, Feb, Apr, Jan.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 157 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 31.8°C.
Where to stay
See Punta Cana hotels · Book Punta Cana tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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