Punta Cana weather in August
August in Punta Cana: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Punta Cana · #258 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Punta Cana climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Cana in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Punta Cana?
- August in Punta Cana: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Punta Cana on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Cana in August?
- In August, Punta Cana averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 118.9 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Cana in August?
- Punta Cana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.