Climate normals · 1970–2000
Punta Cana Climate
Punta Cana is a city in Dominican Republic (10) with a population of about 100,023. Its average annual temperature is 26.4°C (80°F), with roughly 1189 mm of rain per year.
26.4°C
Avg Temp
1189
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Punta Cana Climate
Punta Cana has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F) and receives about 1189 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.4°C
Avg Temp
1189
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 70 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 56 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 61 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 76 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 138 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 103 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 87 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 110 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 114 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 156 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 126 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 92 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Punta Cana
The most comfortable months to visit Punta Cana are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 21°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Punta Cana are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C and about 1189 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Punta Cana average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.