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Sun & Beach Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, February, January

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

24°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Punta Cana

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
79Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°97
February
84Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°71
March
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°53
April
73Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°122
May
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°176
June
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°132
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°138
August
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°142
September
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°177
October
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°145
November
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°148
December
74Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°125

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Punta Cana

When is the best time to visit Punta Cana for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Punta Cana for sun & beach is typically in March, February, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Punta Cana?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Punta Cana, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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