Weather Punta Cana Month by Month

During January the weather Punta Cana is quite comfortable with temperatures ranging from 81ºF (27ºC) being the highest to 70ºF (21ºC) the lowest one. January is one of the months with the lowest temperature, if you don’t want the place to be too hot, adequate for Punta Cana family vacations. 

Also during this month no hurricanes or tropical storms are formed. If you are worried about the rain spoiling your vacation, you must know the January is one of the driest months in Punta Cana with an average 2.4 inches of rainfall. The temperature in the sea is around 26ºC ( 80ºF). Another important factor you must take into account is the UV index which is around 8 during this month which is among the lowest you can get in the Caribbean.
                            
The weather Punta Cana in February is very similar to the one in January with the difference that is slightly drier which also contribute to be a very good month for a vacation in Punta Cana. The temperature during February oscillates between 81ºF (27ºC) in the middle of the day to 70ºF (21ºC) in the night. The average sea temperature in this month is same as in January. The humidity during this month is not very high so the effect of it on the temperature is not that drastic. A good thing to remember is that this month is quite easily the driest month in the whole year with an average rainfall of 1.8 inches. The UV index around this month is 10 which means don’t forget the sunscreen.

                                Weather  Punta Cana in March

 
For the weather Punta Cana in March the average temperature goes from 82ºF (28ºC) in the peak of daytime to 70ºF (21ºC) being the lowest during night. In this month the heat starts to increase in a more dramatic way. The humidity starts increasing too which means the temperature will start feeling even hotter. The temperature in the sea will move around 26ºC ( 80ºF). The rainfall during this month increases a little bit more comparing to the previous driest month. The average being 2.0 inches of rain make this the second less rainy month in Punta Cana and also a great moment to vacation there. The UV index starts picking up with 11 meaning sunscreen mandatory and this will last for the greater part of the year. No hurricanes or tropical storms will be developing in this time of the year.

                                Punta Cana weather in April

 
For the month of April you can expect the temperature to be quite warm ranging from 28ºC (83ºF) in the middle of the day to 22ºC (72ºF) during the latest hours of the night. Remember since humidity picks up when there is rainy season you can expect to feel the temperature even higher than what the thermometer indicates. You can expect the UV index to be quite high (11) for the next couple of months so using sun block in this vacation spot is pretty much essential. The rainfall in the area starts picking up in this month with an average rainfall of 3.0 inches. While there is no real threat of tropical storms in this month the beginning of raining season is what you will most likely encounter. The temperature in the surface of the sea will be 26ºC (80ºF).

                               Weather  Punta Cana in May

 
The temperatures in this month combined with the excessive humidity make May one of the hottest months all around. The temperatures go from 31ºC (87ºF) in the peak time of the day to the lowest late in the night 23ºC (73ºF). This is the month with the greatest rainfall in this area with an average of 7 inches of rain. If you plan to travel to Punta Cana during May better bring an umbrella because you will probably need it. The UV index in this month is still very high (11). Sea temperature will be around 27ºC (81ºF) which is very good for taking a bath.

                                   Punta Cana Weather in June

                                 
This is the month where the hurricane season begins in the Atlantic but is unlikely that a tropical system get close to Punta Cana this time of the year. The high end of the temperature this month is 31ºC (88ºF) at noon while late on the night a fresher 23ºC (74ºF) is present. The sea will have an average temperature in it’s surface of around 27ºC (82ºF). 

The rainfall this month is lower than in the previous one but nonetheless is still a rainy month with an average of 6.1 inches of rain. The UV index as usual will be 11 so more sun screen is the way to go.

                                   Weather  Punta Cana in July

 
The temperature in the month of July picks up to the highest point with a 32ºC (89ºF) in the middle of the day and the lowest it gets in the night reach 24ºC (75ºF) apart from that if the humidity is taken into account, the felt temperature is higher. The temperature in the surface of the sea in this month is around 28ºC (83ºF). The rainfall during the month averages 6.1 inches of rain which is the norm for the rainy season that starts around May. The UV index for this month is 11 so the sun is still very dangerous especially in midday.

                                Punta Cana weather in August

 
In August the hurricane season starts picking up for the Caribbean area which is a very important factor considering the area of Punta Cana starts becoming a target for tropical storms during this month. The temperature in August during day achieve 32ºC (89ºF) while in the night time averages around 24ºC (75ºF). The temperature for the sea is a warm 28ºC (83ºF). This month is in third place of rainfall with an average of 6.4 inches of rain. Again the UV index is 11 which is still very high. (August and September are the peak months for storms and hurricanes, so try to avoid traveling during these months)

                             Weather Punta Cana in September

 
This is the peak of the hurricane season in the Atlantic ocean. Before vacationing in the Caribbean you must keep a very close eye on the weather Punta Cana conditions during this month as it is the most frequent time of the year when tropical storms affect or get very close to the area of Punta Cana. The highest temperature in this month is 32ºC (89ºF) and the lowest temperature during the night 24ºC (75ºF). The average sea surface temperature is 28ºC (84ºF). September is the month with second greatest rainfall in this area with an average of 6.8 inches of rain. The UV index is extreme around 11 which means more sun screen. 

                            Punta Cana weather in October

 
During the month of October the temperature in the area starts to decrease. The temperature range from 31ºC (88ºF) in the middle of the day to 23ºC (73ºF) in the night time. While some tropical storms might hit the area is way less frequent than in September. Don’t forget that the very high humidity can make the temperature feel higher than it is. Similar to September the month of October is quite rainy with an average rainfall of 6.5 inches of rain. The UV index for this month lowers a bit (10) but is still quite elevated. The temperature of the surface of the sea is 28ºC (84ºF).

                         Weather Punta Cana in November

 
November is a month when the hurricane season ends and because of that the number of tropical storms that affect Punta Cana this time of the year is quite low. The temperature around is about 30ºC (86ºF) during midday while in the night it  decreases to 23ºC (73ºF). The temperature of the sea surface goes around 28ºC (83ºF). The rainfall in this month is about 4.4 inches of rain which make this month pretty fair on the rain activity. The UV index around is about 8 while this is low for the area is still quite dangerous for the skin.

                           Punta Cana weather in December

 
December is the second coldest month of the year in this area. Tropical storm activity is very low which is a very important detail to take into consideration when going on vacation. The temperature in this month averages 29ºC (83ºF) in the hottest part of the day and during the night can go to 22ºC (71ºF). Sea surface temperature averages a very warm 27ºC (81ºF). The rainfall around is 2.5 inches of rain making this month the 4^th driest month in the year. The UV index for this month is the lowest in year which is 7.