Climate Insights for Punta Cana

The climate in Punta Cana is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,033 mm of precipitation falls per year. Punta Cana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Cana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Punta Cana is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 40.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Punta Cana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Cana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.

Punta Cana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Punta Cana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Punta Cana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,033 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 39 mm. That's 117 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Punta Cana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.5 in. That's 4.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Punta Cana is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Punta Cana is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Cana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Cana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.