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Weather in Punta Cana - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Punta Cana
today🌧️ 28°💧 0.4 mm
Sun🌧️ 30°💧 2.5 mm
Mon🌧️ 31°💧 1.2 mm
Tue🌧️ 31°💧 4.2 mm
Wed🌧️ 31°💧 2.8 mm
Thu🌧️ 31°💧 1.2 mm
Fri🌧️ 32°💧 1 mm
Sat🌧️ 31°💧 1.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Punta Cana, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 29°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–29°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: less rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°30°35° 1981: 29°C1982: 28°C1983: 28°C1984: 28°C1985: 28°C1986: 29°C1987: 29°C1988: 28°C1989: 29°C1990: 29°C1991: 29°C1992: 28°C1993: 29°C1994: 29°C1995: 29°C1996: 28°C1997: 29°C1998: 29°C1999: 29°C2000: 29°C2001: 29°C2002: 29°C2003: 29°C2004: 29°C2005: 30°C2006: 29°C2007: 29°C2008: 29°C2009: 29°C2010: 29°C2011: 29°C2012: 29°C2013: 29°C2014: 29°C2015: 29°C2016: 29°C2017: 30°C2018: 28°C2019: 29°C2020: 29°C2021: 29°C2022: 29°C2023: 30°C2024: 30°C2025: 30°C 2026 forecast: 31°C current forecast 31°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 1984 (28°C) and the warmest was 2023 (30°C). The current forecast averages 31°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Punta Cana

Punta Cana - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Punta Cana 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 15 days · forecast
31°
around 26° at night · days with rain: 12
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
31°
around 24° at night · rain chance 35%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
31°
around 24° at night · rain chance 41%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Punta Cana: the next 15 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 31° by day and 26° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 31° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Punta Cana

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:45 · night 25° · evening 29° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 61% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 8%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:44 · night 27° · evening 29° · rain 2.53 mm · humidity 72% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:43 · night 27° · evening 29° · rain 1.23 mm · humidity 63% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 98%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:42 · night 27° · evening 30° · rain 4.16 mm · humidity 62% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 89%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:41 · night 28° · evening 30° · rain 2.77 mm · humidity 57% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 14%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:41 · night 27° · evening 30° · rain 1.23 mm · humidity 61% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:40 · night 27° · evening 30° · rain 0.96 mm · humidity 57% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 23%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:39 · night 26° · evening 30° · rain 1.08 mm · humidity 56% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 90%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:38 · night 26° · evening 29° · rain 0.63 mm · humidity 58% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 96%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:37 · night 26° · evening 29° · rain 11.55 mm · humidity 69% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 7%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:36 · night 26° · evening 30° · rain 4.65 mm · humidity 59% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:35 · night 26° · evening 30° · rain 2.79 mm · humidity 61% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 73%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:22 · sunset 18:34 · night 26° · evening 29° · rain 3.24 mm · humidity 60% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 90%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:22 · sunset 18:34 · night 26° · evening 29° · rain 5.22 mm · humidity 73% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 76%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:22 · sunset 18:33 · night 27° · evening 29° · rain 4.38 mm · humidity 64% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 64%

UV index in Punta Cana - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTPunta Cana03681111+8.9UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.097Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.099Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.096Wed16.094Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.095Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Punta Cana is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Sea temperature - Punta Cana

Water today
29°C
Week avg
30°C
Waves today
0.8 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 29°C6.09 30°C7.09 29°C8.09 30°C9.09 30°C10.09 30°C11.09 30°C12.09 30°C13.09 30°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 27°CFeb 27°CMar 27°CApr 28°CMay 29°CJun 29°CJul 29°CAug 30°CSep 30°COct 30°CNov 29°CDec 28°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Punta Cana weather through the year

Punta Cana - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

Upcoming public holidays in Dominican Republic: Our Lady of Mercy — 24 September · Constitution Day — 6 November · Christmas Day — 25 December.

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FAQ - Punta Cana weather

What is the weather like in Punta Cana today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 25° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Punta Cana?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.