Weather in Punta Cana now
Weather in Punta Cana now: 27°C, Mainly clear, Humidity 80%, Wind 4 km/h.
Punta Cana sits at 18.6° north latitude, in the tropics, 19 m above sea level, in the America/Santo_Domingo time zone. Over the week ahead highs range from 28° to 31° and lows from 24° to 26°, averaging 27°.
Forecast rainfall totals 60 mm, and 6 of the seven days carry a chance above 50%. Today the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 18:08: 11:40 of daylight.
Compared with the historical average for this date (2016–2025): 1.3° above average. The normal is 29.7° for the high and 25.3° for the low. All dates →
| Conditions | high | low | rain | Wind | UV index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light drizzle | 31° | 26° | 53% | 11 km/h | 8 |
| Tomorrow | Light drizzle | 31° | 26° | 73% | 13 km/h | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Light drizzle | 31° | 24° | 44% | 17 km/h | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Thunderstorm | 30° | 24° | 88% | 23 km/h | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Thunderstorm | 28° | 24° | 84% | 13 km/h | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Thunderstorm | 29° | 24° | 87% | 22 km/h | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Thunderstorm | 29° | 25° | 76% | 15 km/h | 2 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo (ECMWF, GFS, ICON models and national weather services). Updated every 15 minutes.
Weather in Punta Cana month by month
The table gathers the 2016-2025 climate normals for Punta Cana: average highs and lows, total rainfall and number of rainy days for each month of the year.
Punta Cana has an annual mean temperature of 26.5°. The warmest month is September, when highs sit around 30°; the coldest is March, with average lows of 23.2°. The 6.8° gap between those two ends of the calendar is the measure of how much the year swings here.
Rainfall totals about 1,371 mm a year, spread over roughly 246 rainy days. The wettest month is November, averaging 193.4 mm across 22 days; the driest is March, with 59.1 mm.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9° | 23.5° | 66.1 mm | 18 |
| February | 26.9° | 23.3° | 68.7 mm | 19 |
| March | 27.3° | 23.2° | 59.1 mm | 16 |
| April | 27.8° | 23.7° | 92.3 mm | 19 |
| May | 28.7° | 24.7° | 123.9 mm | 21 |
| June | 29.5° | 25.6° | 98.9 mm | 21 |
| July | 29.6° | 25.8° | 124.9 mm | 24 |
| August | 29.8° | 25.9° | 142 mm | 24 |
| September | 30° | 25.7° | 165.4 mm | 19 |
| October | 29.5° | 25.3° | 157.4 mm | 22 |
| November | 28.3° | 24.4° | 193.4 mm | 22 |
| December | 27.4° | 24° | 78.8 mm | 21 |
When to visit Punta Cana
For travellers who plan around the weather, December–April tend to be the most comfortable stretch: average highs between 26.9° and 27.8° and rainfall below the yearly average.
What to expect each month
- In January, highs sit near 26.9° and lows near 23.5°, with about 66.1 mm of rain over 18 days.
- In February, highs sit near 26.9° and lows near 23.3°, with about 68.7 mm of rain over 19 days.
- In March, highs sit near 27.3° and lows near 23.2°, with about 59.1 mm of rain over 16 days.
- In April, highs sit near 27.8° and lows near 23.7°, with about 92.3 mm of rain over 19 days.
- In May, highs sit near 28.7° and lows near 24.7°, with about 123.9 mm of rain over 21 days.
- In June, highs sit near 29.5° and lows near 25.6°, with about 98.9 mm of rain over 21 days.
- In July, highs sit near 29.6° and lows near 25.8°, with about 124.9 mm of rain over 24 days.
- In August, highs sit near 29.8° and lows near 25.9°, with about 142 mm of rain over 24 days.
- In September, highs sit near 30° and lows near 25.7°, with about 165.4 mm of rain over 19 days.
- In October, highs sit near 29.5° and lows near 25.3°, with about 157.4 mm of rain over 22 days.
- In November, highs sit near 28.3° and lows near 24.4°, with about 193.4 mm of rain over 22 days.
- In December, highs sit near 27.4° and lows near 24°, with about 78.8 mm of rain over 21 days.
Recorded extremes
Across 2016-2025, the thermometer reached 32.3° at the top of the series and fell to 19.5° at the bottom. These are observed values, not averages: they show what the city has actually faced.
Normals computed from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF), 2016-2025 series.
FAQ
What is the temperature in Punta Cana right now?
It is 27°C in Punta Cana right now, with mainly clear. It feels like 32°C.
Will it rain in Punta Cana today?
The peak chance of rain today is 53%, with about 0.7 mm expected.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Punta Cana?
Tomorrow the high is 31° and the low 26°, with light drizzle.
Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the ECMWF, GFS and ICON models and national weather services via Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes.
What is the warmest month in Punta Cana?
The warmest month is September, with average highs of 30° and lows of 25.7°.
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana?
The city gets about 1,371 mm a year over 246 rainy days. The wettest month is November, with 193.4 mm.
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
On weather grounds, December–April combine the most agreeable temperatures with below-average rainfall.