Dominican Republic
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Punta Cana
Visit in February — score 75/100 · avg high 81°F · 9 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 79° | 81° | 76° | 10 | 41 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| February | 75 | 78° | 81° | 76° | 9 | 36 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| March | 52 | 78° | 81° | 76° | 19 | 76 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| April | 70 | 79° | 82° | 77° | 13 | 51 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| May | 55 | 81° | 83° | 78° | 21 | 82 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 68 | 83° | 84° | 80° | 15 | 60 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 60 | 83° | 85° | 81° | 17 | 69 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 50 | 84° | 85° | 82° | 21 | 85 | 12.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 46 | 84° | 86° | 82° | 30 | 126 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 49 | 83° | 86° | 81° | 20 | 80 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 43 | 82° | 84° | 79° | 30 | 118 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 58 | 80° | 83° | 78° | 15 | 59 | 10.9h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 59/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 77°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Punta Cana (March, April, May) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 77°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 59/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Summer
- Score
- 59/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 81°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Punta Cana (June, July, August) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 81°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 59/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Fall
- Score
- 46/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 80°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Punta Cana (September, October, November) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 80°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 46/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Winter
- Score
- 68/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 77°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Punta Cana (December, January, February) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 77°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 68/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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