Month guide · Punta Cana · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana in September
What September is really like in Punta Cana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Peak hurricane season and the quietest, lowest-priced month; watch forecasts closely.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Punta Cana: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:36
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Punta Cana, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Bávaro
Catamaran and snorkelling trip
Choose a smaller boat for more snorkelling time and less of a party atmosphere.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Couples
- Active
- Outdoors
Beach · Cabeza de Toro
Cabeza de Toro beach
A sheltered beach where the reef comes close to shore, leaving shallow, calm water ideal for young swimmers and snorkelling at the reef edge.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Punta Cana.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°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 September a good time to visit Punta Cana?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Punta Cana in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Punta Cana?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Peak hurricane season and the quietest, lowest-priced month; watch forecasts closely.
+How warm is Punta Cana in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.