Dominican Republic
Punta Cana cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Punta Cana in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 87°Fwarmest average high (September)
- 81°Fcoolest average high (February)
- 48%fewest rain days (March)
- 82%most rain days (July)
Weather in Punta Cana right now
Weather in Punta Cana by month
Average highs run from 81°F (27°C) in February to 87°F (31°C) in September. Rain falls on the fewest days in March and the most in July. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82 / 74°F28 / 23°C | 52% | 11 mph18 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 81 / 73°F27 / 23°C | 60% | 12 mph20 km/h | 80°F27°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| March | 82 / 74°F28 / 23°C | 48% | 11 mph18 km/h | 80°F27°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| April | 82 / 74°F28 / 23°C | 65% | 11 mph18 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| May | 85 / 76°F29 / 25°C | 69% | 10 mph16 km/h | 83°F29°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| June | 86 / 78°F30 / 26°C | 70% | 11 mph19 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| July | 86 / 78°F30 / 26°C | 82% | 12 mph19 km/h | 85°F29°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| August | 87 / 78°F30 / 26°C | 80% | 11 mph18 km/h | 85°F30°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 87 / 78°F31 / 26°C | 69% | 10 mph16 km/h | 86°F30°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 87 / 77°F30 / 25°C | 67% | 9 mph15 km/h | 86°F30°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 72% | 10 mph17 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| December | 82 / 74°F28 / 23°C | 57% | 11 mph17 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Punta Cana
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 172026 | Seven Seas SplendorRegent Seven Seas Cruises | Calls | 17 nights from Galveston |
Ships that visit Punta Cana
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.