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 high27°C / 80°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low25°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days15 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point21°C / 69°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind19 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.

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