Worst time to visit Punta Cana

Some months in Punta Cana are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.

Months to avoid

MonthWhy
Junevery hot (31°C / 88°F)
Julyvery hot (31°C / 88°F)
Augustvery hot (31°C / 88°F)peak hurricane season
Septembervery hot (31°C / 88°F)peak hurricane season
Octoberpeak hurricane season

Better times to go

Better months: January (28°C, 7 rain days) · February (28°C, 6 rain days) · December (28°C, 9 rain days)

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Monthly averages, 10-day forecast, and the best months to visit.