Month guide · Punta Cana · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana in November
What November is really like in Punta Cana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Rain eases late in the month as the high season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 7th-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 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:56
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Hurricane peak (August–October). The wettest and stormiest period, with the lowest prices; travel insurance and flexible plans are wise.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
November has no major recurring festival in Punta Cana, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Macao
Macao Beach
Swim only where locals are swimming and the waves are gentle; currents can be strong.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Food
- Active
- Photo spot
Beach · Cap Cana
Juanillo Beach
A gently curving beach of fine white sand and leaning palms in Cap Cana, with calm water and far fewer people than Bávaro.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Cap Cana
Hoyo Azul at Scape Park
Go in the morning before tour groups arrive; the pool is small and gets crowded.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · Punta Cana Resort area
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve
A protected patch of tropical forest near the Punta Cana resort area with a trail past a dozen freshwater lagoons fed by underground springs, some of which you can swim in.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Punta Cana.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Punta Cana?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain eases late in the month as the high season begins.
+How warm is Punta Cana in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.