Puerto Plata vs Punta Cana in May

Puerto Plata and Punta Cana are nearly tied in May — 89 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Plata is sweltering, a little rain, clean air; Punta Cana is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Puerto Plata vs Punta CanaMay climate, side by side

Puerto PlataPunta Cana
Comfort score89/100 (A)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high36°C35°C
Avg high / low32° / 22°31° / 23°
Rainfall63 mm98 mm
Rainy days1315
Humidity79%79%
Air quality (AQI)4837

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Puerto Plata vs Punta Cana in May — FAQ

Is May better in Puerto Plata or Punta Cana?
Puerto Plata and Punta Cana are nearly tied in May — 89 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Plata is sweltering, a little rain, clean air; Punta Cana is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata vs Punta Cana in May?
In May, Puerto Plata averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Punta Cana averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 98 mm.