Dominican RepublicWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Average Temperature per Month in Punta Cana
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Punta Cana
This graph shows how much rainfall Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Punta Cana
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Punta Cana
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Punta Cana
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Punta Cana by month
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