Wedding weather data · Dominican Republic
Wedding weather in Punta Cana
In Punta Cana, the driest months for a wedding are January and March, when rain falls on about 50% of days. The wettest is November, with rain on about 75% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January ✦ | 55% | 3% | 17 | 80°F (27°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 10.6 h/day |
| February | 62% | 4% | 17.5 | 80°F (27°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 11 h/day |
| March ✦ | 50% | 3% | 15.5 | 81°F (27°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| April | 59% | 6% | 17.6 | 82°F (28°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 64% | 7% | 19.8 | 83°F (29°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 h/day |
| June | 64% | 7% | 19.3 | 85°F (29°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 12 h/day |
| July | 75% | 8% | 23.1 | 85°F (29°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 h/day |
| August | 75% | 10% | 23.3 | 85°F (30°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 h/day |
| September | 63% | 11% | 18.8 | 86°F (30°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 h/day |
| October | 70% | 15% | 21.6 | 85°F (29°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 h/day |
| November | 75% | 20% | 22.4 | 83°F (28°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 h/day |
| December | 64% | 5% | 19.9 | 81°F (27°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 10.7 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 18.56, -68.37. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Punta Cana
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Punta Cana are January and March.
When to be careful
November is the wettest month in Punta Cana: rain falls on about 75% of days, and 20% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Punta Cana?
Based on 10 years of weather data, March is the driest month in Punta Cana, with rain on about 50% of days and average highs around 81°F (27°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are January and March.
What is the rainiest month in Punta Cana?
November is the rainiest month in Punta Cana: on average 22.4 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 20% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Punta Cana?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in January it rains on about 55% of days in Punta Cana. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.