Punta Cana weather in December
December in Punta Cana: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Punta Cana · #67 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Punta Cana climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Cana in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Punta Cana?
- December in Punta Cana: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Punta Cana on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Cana in December?
- In December, Punta Cana averages a daily high of 26.9°C and a low of 24.6°C, with about 47.3 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Cana in December?
- Punta Cana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.