Climate Insights for Punta Caña

San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan, Dominican Republic

Hottest
August
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
September
203 mm rain8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Punta Caña is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,269 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 203 mm of rainfall. Punta Caña is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Punta Caña is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 49.9 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 8 in of rainfall. Punta Caña is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°FebMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JunMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JulMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°AugMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°SepMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°OctMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°NovMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°F
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Punta Caña sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Punta Caña sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 79°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmAprPrecipitation: 131mmMayPrecipitation: 165mmJunPrecipitation: 132mmJulPrecipitation: 132mmAugPrecipitation: 166mmSepPrecipitation: 203mmOctPrecipitation: 161mmNovPrecipitation: 80mmDecPrecipitation: 21mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inMayPrecipitation: 6.5inJunPrecipitation: 5.2inJulPrecipitation: 5.2inAugPrecipitation: 6.5inSepPrecipitation: 8inOctPrecipitation: 6.3inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Punta Caña is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,269 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 203 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16 mm. That's 187 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Punta Caña is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 8 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 7.4 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
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Punta Caña is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Punta Caña is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr20°69°F
May21°70°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul22°71°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Punta Caña is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Punta Caña is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 79°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Caña 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 Caña 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
6 km/h3 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in