Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean · Dominican Republic
Cheap flights to Punta Cana
Palm-lined white-sand beaches with calm, reef-sheltered water on the Dominican Republic's eastern tip.
- Best weather
- Dec to Apr
- Warmest
- Aug, 32°C
- Airport
- PUJ
Best time to visit Punta Cana
The best time to visit Punta Cana for the weather is from December to April, when daytime highs average 29 to 30°C (84 to 86°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in September (about 135 mm of rain) and the least in March.
The warmest month is August, with highs around 32°C (90°F); the coolest is January, at around 29°C (83°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night.
Punta Cana weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 29°C 83°F | 21°C 70°F | 85 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| February Best | 29°C 84°F | 21°C 70°F | 63 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| March Best | 29°C 84°F | 22°C 71°F | 50 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| April Best | 30°C 86°F | 23°C 73°F | 65 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| May | 30°C 87°F | 24°C 74°F | 129 mm of rain | Hot with some rain |
| June | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 76°F | 94 mm of rain | Hot and dry |
| July | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 76°F | 85 mm of rain | Hot and dry |
| August | 32°C 90°F | 24°C 76°F | 107 mm of rain | Hot with some rain |
| September | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 75°F | 135 mm of rain | Hot with some rain |
| October | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 75°F | 124 mm of rain | Hot with some rain |
| November | 30°C 87°F | 23°C 73°F | 131 mm of rain | Hot with some rain |
| December Best | 29°C 85°F | 22°C 71°F | 91 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
Long-term averages from Punta Cana International Airport, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Punta Cana
Farepop finds fares to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane 15,700 km · about 20 hours non-stop Sydney 15,800 km · about 20 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Wellington 13,600 km · about 17.5 hours non-stop Auckland 13,600 km · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Miami 910 mi · about 2.5 hours non-stop Atlanta 1,400 mi · about 3.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Toronto 3,000 km · about 4 hours non-stop Montréal 3,000 km · about 4.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Belfast 4,100 mi · about 8.5 hours non-stop Glasgow 4,200 mi · about 9 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Lisbon 6,100 km · about 8 hours non-stop Porto 6,100 km · about 8 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Punta Cana
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Punta Cana: questions
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
For the weather, from December to April, when daytime highs average around 29°C. These are long-term averages from Punta Cana International Airport, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana?
Punta Cana has no distinct wet season. September is usually the wettest month, with about 135 mm of rain.
Which airport do you fly into for Punta Cana?
Farepop finds fares to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
How can I find cheap flights to Punta Cana?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Punta Cana costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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