Punta Cana weather in September

September in Punta Cana: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Punta Cana · #249 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Punta Cana climate normals — September

Daytime high29°C / 85°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 80°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall120 mm / 4.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days19 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Punta Cana?
September in Punta Cana: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Punta Cana on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Punta Cana in September?
In September, Punta Cana averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 119.6 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Punta Cana in September?
Punta Cana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in September.

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