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Best Times To Visit Punta Cana
The best time to visit Punta Cana is from December to April when the dry season in Punta Cana is at its peak. Luckily, the weather is warm year-round, with average highs around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. But keep in mind: The Dominican Republic experiences some of the effects of the Atlantic hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30. Punta Cana is often spared from severe tropical storms, but the rainiest months are September and October. Still, this area of the Dominican Republic stays crowded no matter the season. If you're looking for the best time to visit in terms of the lowest prices and decent weather, May, June, November and December (up until Christmas) are the best months.
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Data sourced from the National Climatic Data Center
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| December-early April | Loads of tourists visit Punta Cana this time of year to bask in the warm weather (average temps range from the low 70s to the low 80s), so expect pricey competition for accommodations. There are even larger crowds around Christmas and New Year's Eve in December, so make your reservations several months in advance. If you're hoping to spot whales in Samaná Bay, plan your trip between mid-January and early March, when humpback whales frequent the area to birth their calves. Key Events:
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| Mid-April-May | This shoulder season (particularly after the Easter holiday) sees reasonable prices on accommodations compared to the winter high season, though there will be an uptick in visitors in March and April for spring break. The weather is also pleasant with sunny skies and average highs hovering in the low 80s. |
| June-November | If you feel like taking your chances with less stable weather, you'll find cheaper hotel prices and discounts on vacation packages, especially in September and October when tourist volume is at its lowest and the threat of hurricanes is at its highest. You'll be rewarded with emptier beaches, and during most periods, amazing Caribbean weather, with sunshine nearly every day. Short, 10- to 20-minute heavy showers usually occur two to three times a day. |
Popular Times to Visit Punta Cana
Tourism volume is estimated based on in-market destination search query interest from Google and on travel.usnews.com in 2015-2016. Hotel prices are sourced from a sample of U.S. News Best Hotels rates through 2015-2016.
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