Season guide · Punta Cana · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana in the hurricane peak
August–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The wettest and stormiest period, with the lowest prices; travel insurance and flexible plans are wise. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 35 rainy days across August–October.
Key facts
- Months
- August–October
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 35
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the hurricane peak
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 | 12.8 h | 3/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 | 11.7 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 35 of the year's roughly 114 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Good choices for the hurricane peak
Religious site · Higüey
Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
The modernist concrete basilica in Higüey, about 45 km inland, was completed in the 1970s with a soaring parabolic arch and houses a revered painting of the Virgin of Altagracia, the country's patron.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- History
Day trips in the hurricane peak
- Santo Domingo Colonial City (About 2 hours 30 minutes by car) — The Ciudad Colonial is the oldest European-founded city in the Americas, with the first cathedral, the Alcázar de Colón and Calle Las Damas, all a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Catalina Island (About 1 hour 15 minutes by road plus a short boat ride) — A small protected island off La Romana known for clear water and coral walls good for snorkelling and diving, with a quieter beach than Saona.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the hurricane peak a good time to visit Punta Cana?
It is a trade-off: The wettest and stormiest period, with the lowest prices; travel insurance and flexible plans are wise. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Punta Cana in the hurricane peak?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 35 rainy days over the season.