Weather radar Punta Cana
Real-time precipitation radar · La Altagracia · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Punta Cana shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27.2° | 27° | 27.5° | 27.6° | 28.9° | 29.4° | 29.5° | 29.9° | 30.1° | 29.8° | 28.8° | 27.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 23.7° | 23.5° | 23.7° | 24.2° | 25.3° | 26.2° | 26.4° | 26.6° | 26.5° | 26.2° | 25.4° | 24.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 42 | 35 | 87 | 109 | 87 | 105 | 122 | 135 | 145 | 119 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
| Sunshine hours | 317 | 297 | 344 | 334 | 357 | 356 | 358 | 334 | 321 | 307 | 299 | 314 |
| Humidity | 80% | 79% | 79% | 81% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 81% |
Best time to visit Punta Cana
The best time to visit Punta Cana is typically March. In this month the average high is 27.5°C, precipitation is 35 mm and sunshine duration is 344 hours. The annual average high is 28.6°C, total annual precipitation is 1079 mm (215 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3938 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Cana
How up to date is the weather radar for Punta Cana?
The weather radar for Punta Cana is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Punta Cana?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Punta Cana: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Punta Cana?
The thunderstorm potential for Punta Cana is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Punta Cana.
What is the climate like in Punta Cana?
Punta Cana has an annual average high of 28.6°C. The warmest month is September (avg high 30.1°C), the coldest February (avg low 23.5°C). The wettest month is October with 145 mm, the driest January with 34 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1079 mm (215 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3938 hours.
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