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Punta Cana

Punta Cana · Dominican Republic · Punta Cana

All-inclusive resorts along a beach that runs uninterrupted for miles, turquoise water calm enough for a first-ever snorkel, and a golf and catamaran scene built entirely around doing as little as possible on purpose.

A different trip to the same place: Punta Cana & Samaná.

The best time to visit Punta Cana is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 18:40 (UTC-4).

Best time to go

Dec–Apr

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

PUJ · Punta Cana

Good for

sunshine and salt water an unhurried pace landscape doing the heavy lifting eating extremely well

In season

January February March April December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High16 to 40°C61 to 104°F Rain0 to 180mm0 to 7.1in

January · high 80°F · rain 2.5in · 11.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Punta Cana month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	27°C80°F	64mm2.5in	11.1h11.1h	in the recommended window
February	27°C80°F	70mm2.8in	11.5h11.5h	in the recommended window
March	27°C81°F	70mm2.8in	12.0h12.0h	in the recommended window
April	28°C82°F	86mm3.4in	12.5h12.5h	in the recommended window
May	29°C84°F	103mm4.1in	13.0h13.0h
June	30°C85°F	83mm3.3in	13.2h13.2h
July	30°C85°F	142mm5.6in	13.1h13.1h
August	30°C86°F	146mm5.7in	12.8h12.8h
September	30°C86°F	140mm5.5in	12.2h12.2h
October	30°C85°F	136mm5.4in	11.7h11.7h
November	29°C83°F	168mm6.6in	11.2h11.2h
December	28°C82°F	70mm2.8in	11.0h11.0h	in the recommended window

Good to know

Currency: DOP · Dominican peso
Language: Spanish
Plug: A, B
Driving: on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed. 110 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?

The best time to visit Punta Cana is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).

How warm does Punta Cana get?

Typical daytime highs in Punta Cana are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (81°F).

Is Punta Cana expensive?

On the ground, Punta Cana is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Punta Cana good for?

Punta Cana is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well.