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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Snapshot 2026
Where is Punta Cana?
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- City
- Punta Cana
- Population
- 100K
- Coordinates
- 18.58°, -68.40°
Punta Cana is a city in Dominican Republic with a population of approximately 100K. Average temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in February to 29°C (85°F) in September. The best time to visit is January, February, March, April, December.
Time in Punta Cana right now
Open full time & time zone page 18:17 17
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Punta Cana
Daylight in Punta Cana today
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Day length
13h 14m
Climate normals for Punta Cana
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April best
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 26°C / 24°C | 29°C / 26°C | 12days (33 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 26°C / 24°C | 29°C / 25°C | 13days (38 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 27°C / 24°C | 30°C / 26°C | 11days (43 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 27°C / 24°C | 31°C / 27°C | 13days (70 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 28°C / 25°C | 33°C / 29°C | 14days (99 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 29°C / 26°C | 34°C / 30°C | 16days (68 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 26°C | 34°C / 30°C | 21days (96 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 27°C | 35°C / 30°C | 20days (112 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 26°C | 35°C / 31°C | 18days (129 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 26°C | 34°C / 30°C | 20days (134 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 80% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 28°C / 25°C | 32°C / 29°C | 20days (143 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 80% Humid | 6.5 High | Wet | View Details |
| December best | 27°C / 25°C | 30°C / 27°C | 15days (52 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 26°C / 24°C . Feb: 26°C / 24°C . Mar: 27°C / 24°C . Apr: 27°C / 24°C . May: 28°C / 25°C . Jun: 29°C / 26°C . Jul: 29°C / 26°C . Aug: 29°C / 27°C . Sep: 29°C / 26°C . Oct: 29°C / 26°C . Nov: 28°C / 25°C . Dec: 27°C / 25°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 33 mm. Feb: 38 mm. Mar: 43 mm. Apr: 70 mm. May: 99 mm. Jun: 68 mm. Jul: 96 mm. Aug: 112 mm. Sep: 129 mm. Oct: 134 mm. Nov: 143 mm. Dec: 52 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 77%. May: 79%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 80%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 80%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 27°C . Feb: 27°C . Mar: 27°C . Apr: 27°C . May: 28°C . Jun: 29°C . Jul: 29°C . Aug: 29°C . Sep: 30°C . Oct: 30°C . Nov: 29°C . Dec: 28°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Punta Cana has a population of approximately 100K.
The best months to visit Punta Cana are January, February, March, April, December, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Punta Cana receives approximately 1017mm of rainfall annually across 193 rainy days.
Punta Cana is located in Dominican Republic, in the Americas region.