Month guide · Punta Cana · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana in March
What March is really like in Punta Cana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Punta Cana. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm and dry with spring-break crowds and high prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Punta Cana: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with February (28°C (82°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:44
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
High season (December–April). Sunny, breezy and drier, with the highest prices and fullest resorts around Christmas, February and Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Semana Santa — Easter week, when Dominican families flock to the beaches (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Bávaro
Coco Bongo Punta Cana
Front-row and VIP tickets cost much more; general entry still gives a good view of the stage.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- After dark
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Los Corales and El Cortecito
Los Corales and El Cortecito
The most walkable part of the coast, with beach bars, seafood restaurants, souvenir shops and fishing boats pulled up on the sand at El Cortecito.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- After dark
- Couples
Beach · Bávaro
Bávaro Beach
Walk north to El Cortecito in the morning to see the fishing boats and find beach bars outside the resorts.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Beach · Macao
Macao Beach
A wide, golden beach backed by low cliffs and palms with no high-rise development, about 30 minutes north of Bávaro.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Food
- Active
- Photo spot
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Punta Cana.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 21°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Punta Cana?
One of the best months to visit Punta Cana, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Punta Cana?
It is one of the best months to visit Punta Cana. Warm and dry with spring-break crowds and high prices.
+How warm is Punta Cana in March?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.