Month guide · Punta Cana · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana in May
What May is really like in Punta Cana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Rainy season begins with short afternoon showers; sargassum seaweed may reach some beaches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Punta Cana: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with April (29°C (84°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:59
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:00
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Punta Cana, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Uvero Alto
Uvero Alto beach
Check flags before swimming and walk early in the morning for an empty beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Experience · Bávaro
Coco Bongo Punta Cana
The Punta Cana branch of the Cancún-born show club combines a nightclub with acrobatic stage shows, live music and tribute acts.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- After dark
- Couples
Beach · Punta Cana Resort area
Playa Blanca
Kitesurf schools operate here; afternoons are usually windiest.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
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
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Punta Cana.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Punta Cana?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Punta Cana in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Punta Cana?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rainy season begins with short afternoon showers; sargassum seaweed may reach some beaches.
+How warm is Punta Cana in May?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in May?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.