Punta Cana weather
At 2:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 28°C (83°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM, 1 AM, 2 AM, 8 AM, 1 PM (22.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 42%
- Chance of rain
- 59%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM, 1 AM, 2 AM, 8 AM, 1 PM (22.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–MarOff season May, Aug–Nov
About Punta Cana weather
Is it raining in Punta Cana right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 28° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 AM, 1 AM, 2 AM, 8 AM, 1 PM (22.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Punta Cana this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Punta Cana lately?
In the past 7 days, Punta Cana had 6 rainy days and 40.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Punta Cana?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Punta Cana weather by month
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Punta Cana is Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Aug–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in March to 29°C (84°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Punta Cana?
November is the wettest month, with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Punta Cana?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). March is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).
Does Punta Cana have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 79 mm (3.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months