Climate Insights for Punta Gorda

Sánchez, Samaná, Dominican Republic

Hottest
September
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
September
128 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Punta Gorda is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,019 mm of precipitation falls per year. Punta Gorda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Gorda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Punta Gorda is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 40.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Punta Gorda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Gorda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°JulMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°F
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Punta Gorda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Punta Gorda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 45mmFebPrecipitation: 45mmMarPrecipitation: 65mmAprPrecipitation: 98mmMayPrecipitation: 105mmJunPrecipitation: 65mmJulPrecipitation: 80mmAugPrecipitation: 94mmSepPrecipitation: 128mmOctPrecipitation: 108mmNovPrecipitation: 122mmDecPrecipitation: 65mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inAugPrecipitation: 3.7inSepPrecipitation: 5inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inDecPrecipitation: 2.5in
Precipitation

Punta Gorda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,019 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 45 mm. That's 83 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Punta Gorda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.8 in. That's 3.3 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Punta Gorda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Punta Gorda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr26°79°F
May27°81°F
Jun28°83°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep28°83°F
Oct28°82°F
Nov26°80°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Punta Gorda is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Punta Gorda is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°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 Gorda 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 Gorda 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
22 °C72 °F
29 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
29 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h8 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
31 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in