Punta Cana weather in May
May in Punta Cana: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Punta Cana · #183 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Punta Cana climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Cana in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Punta Cana?
- May in Punta Cana: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Punta Cana on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Cana in May?
- In May, Punta Cana averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 78.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Cana in May?
- Punta Cana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in May.