Punta Cana in December: weather, sea & travel advice
Punta Cana in December is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 27 °C (warm), and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.
Punta Cana · DecemberPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 27 °C
- Night
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sun
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent85/100
City breakGood79/100
ActiveLimited61/100
FamilyExcellent85/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 27 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (27 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
26J
26F
26M
27A
27M
28J
29J
29A
29S
29O
28N
27D
8J
6F
6M
7A
9M
8J
8J
9A
9S
11O
12N
10D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Punta Cana in December?
Daytime highs average around 27 °C, with nights around 26 °C.
Can you swim in Punta Cana in December?
The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in December?
On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.