Dominican RepublicThe climate of Punta Cana
The current climate in Punta Cana features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Punta Cana in recent years was 57°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in March 2017.
Rainfall amount
On average, Punta Cana receives 1092 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Punta Cana runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Punta Cana?
The best time to visit Punta Cana for sunny weather is January through October and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Punta Cana. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Punta Cana
The climate table of Punta Cana shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 92 | 112 | 54 | 61 | 119 | 81 | 72 | 118 | 94 | 82 | 136 | 71 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Punta Cana
Yearly Temperature in Punta Cana
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Punta Cana
Total Yearly Precipitation in Punta Cana
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Punta Cana
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Average weather in Punta Cana by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Punta Cana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.