Punta Cana Weather by Month
La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
The best time to visit Punta Cana for dry, calm weather is January, February and March, when rain falls on only 10.7 to 13.1 days a month and storm activity is low or absent in the records. The wettest month is October, with 21 rain days. Pick a month below to see its full numbers, or use the trip odds tool on any month page for your exact dates.
Average highs run from 79.3°F in January to 84.6°F in September. Sea temperature ranges from 80.3°F in February to 86.4°F in September.
Hurricane season here runs June 1 to November 30. In the storm history we hold, August has the most recorded storm days (10 storm days since 1985). This is a look at the past, not a forecast, so book a flexible rate if you travel in season.
Punta Cana monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rain (in) | Humidity | Sea | Storm days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.3°F | 74.4°F | 13.1 | 1.9 | 77% | 81.2°F | 0 |
| February | 79.3°F | 74.1°F | 11.5 | 1.6 | 75% | 80.3°F | 0 |
| March | 80°F | 74.1°F | 10.7 | 1.7 | 75% | 80.5°F | 0 |
| April | 81°F | 75.1°F | 13.4 | 2.5 | 77% | 81.7°F | 0 |
| May | 82.4°F | 76.7°F | 17.8 | 4.2 | 79% | 83.5°F | 0 |
| June | 83.8°F | 78.3°F | 17.2 | 3.4 | 80% | 84.4°F | 0 |
| July | 84°F | 78.7°F | 19.5 | 4.1 | 80% | 84.9°F | 1 |
| August | 84.5°F | 78.9°F | 20.1 | 4.8 | 80% | 85.3°F | 10 |
| September | 84.6°F | 78.6°F | 18.4 | 5.4 | 81% | 86.4°F | 8 |
| October | 83.7°F | 77.9°F | 21 | 5.2 | 81% | 86.2°F | 1 |
| November | 81.7°F | 76.5°F | 18.2 | 4.9 | 80% | 84.7°F | 0 |
| December | 80.2°F | 75.6°F | 14.8 | 2.5 | 77% | 82.8°F | 1 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
For dry weather with little storm risk, January, February and March are the best months, with 10.7 to 13.1 rain days a month. A rain day is at least 0.04 inches of rain, and is often a short shower.
What is the rainiest month in Punta Cana?
October, with about 21 rain days on average over 30 years of daily records.
What is the hottest month in Punta Cana?
September, with average highs of about 84.6°F. The coolest month is January, at about 79.3°F.
How warm is the sea in Punta Cana?
Sea temperature averages 80.3°F in February and 86.4°F in September. It comes from a short marine record of about 4 years, so read it as a recent average.
When is hurricane season in Punta Cana?
June 1 to November 30. August has the most recorded storm days in our history. Storm history starts in 1985 and is not a forecast.