Best time to visit
Best time to visit Dominican Republic
Our pick: May and OctoberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: May, Oct–Nov. Busy and pricier: Dec–Apr, Jul–Aug. Quiet: Jun, Sep.
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Punta Cana is driest and sunniest from December to April, which is also peak season. Hurricane season runs from June to November.
Month by month in Punta Cana
- J26°
- F26°
- M26°
- A27°
- M27°
- J28°
- J28°
- A28°
- S28°
- O28°
- N27°
- D26°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Humpback whales arrive in Samaná Bay from about January to March.
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Questions people ask
What's the best month to visit Punta Cana?
April or early May, after the winter peak but before the rainy, hurricane-prone months.
What is the warmest month in Punta Cana?
June, averaging 28°C. The coolest is January, at 26°C.
When is peak season in Dominican Republic?
Dec–Apr, Jul–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try May, Oct–Nov.