Yearly weather and climate in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The yearly weather in Punta Cana runs from around 23°C in March to 30°C in September. January is the driest month at 18 rainy days; July the wettest at 25. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 12 hours of clear skies in Jun, but only 10 hours in Nov. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Nov (201mm over 22 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 4°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Punta Cana, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 2781°2374°18Jan
  2. 2781°2374°19Feb
  3. 2781°2374°18Mar
  4. 2882°2474°19Apr
  5. 2984°2577°20May
  6. 3085°2678°20Jun
  7. 3085°2678°25Jul
  8. 3086°2679°24Aug
  9. 3086°2678°19Sep
  10. 3086°2578°20Oct
  11. 2983°2576°22Nov
  12. 2882°2475°21Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jan is typically driest at 18 days (72mm); Jul the wettest at 25 days (152mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Punta Cana
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan27°C23°C1872mm
Feb27°C23°C1973mm
Mar27°C23°C1873mm
Apr28°C24°C1992mm
May29°C25°C20119mm
Jun30°C26°C20121mm
Jul30°C26°C25152mm
Aug30°C26°C24156mm
Sep30°C26°C19138mm
Oct30°C25°C20139mm
Nov29°C25°C22201mm
Dec28°C24°C2186mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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