When to visit
Punta Cana?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Punta Cana
La Altagracia Province · Dominican Republic

The best weather in Punta Cana is from January, February, March, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are January, March, May.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
73

Excellent climate

🌡Hot & dry

Temperature
26–29°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
29–34°C
Muggy
Precipitation
93mm
Light drizzle · 20 days
Sunshine
12.0h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
79%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
84
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun84JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score848384827573696462656482
ClimatePleasantPleasantPleasantHot & dryHot & rainyHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyPleasant
Temperature23–27°C23–27°C23–27°C24–28°C25–29°C26–29°C26–29°C26–30°C26–30°C25–29°C24–28°C24–27°C
Feels like25–29°C25–29°C25–30°C26–32°C28–33°C29–34°C29–34°C30–35°C30–35°C30–35°C28–32°C27–30°C
Precipitation63mm
18 days
64mm
18 days
57mm
17 days
81mm
19 days
111mm
22 days
93mm
20 days
120mm
24 days
142mm
24 days
151mm
20 days
142mm
22 days
190mm
25 days
74mm
20 days
Sunshine10.6h
☀︎ 95%
11.0h
☀︎ 95%
11.3h
☀︎ 94%
11.7h
☀︎ 93%
11.8h
☀︎ 90%
12.0h
☀︎ 90%
11.6h
☀︎ 88%
11.2h
☀︎ 88%
10.5h
☀︎ 86%
9.9h
☀︎ 84%
9.8h
☀︎ 87%
10.7h
☀︎ 97%
WindE · 19 km/hE · 20 km/hE · 19 km/hE · 18 km/hE · 17 km/hE · 18 km/hE · 20 km/hE · 19 km/hE · 17 km/hE · 16 km/hE · 17 km/hE · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)76%75%75%76%79%79%80%80%81%81%81%77%
Day length11.2h11.5h12.0h12.6h13.0h13.2h13.1h12.7h12.2h11.7h11.3h11.0h
Tourist CrowdsHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Punta Cana?

The best weather in Punta Cana is from January, March, February, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, January, March (23–29 °C).

What is the weather like in Punta Cana?

Punta Cana has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 7.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 23 °C to 30 °C.

What is the hottest month in Punta Cana?

The hottest month in Punta Cana is August, with average highs of 30 °C and lows of 26 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Punta Cana?

The rainiest month in Punta Cana is November, with an average of 190 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Punta Cana?

Peak season in Punta Cana is January, February, March, April, June, July, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Punta Cana?

Shoulder season in Punta Cana falls in May, August, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.