When to go to Punta Cana?
One long ribbon of white sand and palm trees runs along the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, and Bávaro is the stretch of Punta Cana most people picture. Inland, the Hoyo Azul cenote keeps startlingly clear water at the foot of a cliff, deep in green. Boats run out to Isla Saona for the postcard version, and the reefs offshore reward anyone with a snorkel.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Punta Cana, aim for January to October, December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Punta Cana
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7 | 75 | 25 | 80 |
| February | 10.9 | 74 | 25 | 80 |
| March | 11.4 | 55 | 25 | 84 |
| April | 11.5 | 112 | 25 | 77 |
| May | 11.4 | 149 | 27 | 73 |
| June | 11.8 | 140 | 28 | 74 |
| July | 11.2 | 153 | 28 | 73 |
| August | 11.0 | 168 | 28 | 72 |
| September | 10.7 | 164 | 28 | 70 |
| October | 10.3 | 153 | 28 | 70 |
| November | 10.0 | 225 | 26 | 63 |
| December | 10.5 | 92 | 26 | 77 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Punta Cana, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is March (about 55 mm). Temperatures peak in September (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 1,561 mm of rain falls, and 11 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Punta Cana?
- Bávaro beach
- Hoyo Azul (cenote, Scape Park)
- Isla Saona (day trip)
- Diving and snorkelling
Practical info
- Country: Dominican Republic
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