The peak season to visit Punta Cana runs from December to April, when prices in both airfare and hotels rise dramatically, while dropping in the summer and early fall months. The odds of a getting hit by a hurricane in Punta Cana are remote, but it’s probably a good idea to avoid the dedicated hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30, although weather experts say the peak really seems to be August and September. The last two hurricanes that hit the Dominican Republic were Georges, a category three in September 1998 and Jeanne, a category one in September 2004. Statistics show the Dominican Republic gets brushed every 5 years, actually suffering a direct hurricane hit every 17 years. But they note that most storms tend to land on the western side, which is Haiti. If you want to be really sure, you can book a resort with a group that offers hurricane guarantees.
Punta Cana’s climate is tropical, with a soft constant breeze. The waters that gently lap up on its beautiful beaches are mostly shallow, however there are several deeper natural marine pools for real swimming. The average temperature is 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit. It gets slightly hotter than that from April through November, when it might reach closer to 90 degrees during the day hours. Punta Cana gets very little rain, but in all its weather, it is recommended that visitors wear loose fitting, cotton clothing.