Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Weather
Punta Cana hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 85°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Punta Cana weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Punta Cana looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 86° and an overnight low of 80°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Punta Cana 14-day forecast
About the weather in Punta Cana
Weather in Punta Cana is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. September afternoons typically reach 86°F (30°C), while February highs hover near 80°F (27°C). Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches (1287 mm) over about 236 rainy days.
Punta Cana weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Record high: 90°F (32°C) · Record low: 67°F (20°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (22 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows around 74°F (23°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 90°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 67°F (20°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.5 inches (190 mm) of rain over 22 days, while March is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Punta Cana brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 53 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Punta Cana brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
September through November
September through November in Punta Cana is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 63 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Punta Cana is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Punta Cana by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 74° | 17 | 2.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 76% |
| February | 80° | 74° | 18 | 2.5 in | 11.0 h/day | 75% |
| March | 81° | 74° | 16 | 2.2 in | 11.3 h/day | 75% |
| April | 82° | 75° | 18 | 3.2 in | 11.7 h/day | 76% |
| May | 83° | 77° | 20 | 4.4 in | 11.8 h/day | 79% |
| June | 85° | 78° | 19 | 3.6 in | 12.0 h/day | 79% |
| July | 85° | 78° | 23 | 4.7 in | 11.6 h/day | 80% |
| August | 85° | 79° | 23 | 5.6 in | 11.2 h/day | 80% |
| September | 86° | 78° | 19 | 5.9 in | 10.5 h/day | 81% |
| October | 85° | 78° | 22 | 5.6 in | 10.1 h/day | 81% |
| November | 83° | 76° | 22 | 7.5 in | 9.8 h/day | 81% |
| December | 81° | 76° | 20 | 2.9 in | 10.7 h/day | 77% |