Punta Cana in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Punta Cana in May is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 27 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Punta Cana · MayPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 27 °C
- Night
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sun
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent89/100
City breakExcellent81/100
ActiveLimited63/100
FamilyExcellent85/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 27 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)
To consider
- High humidity (81 %)
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 May?
Daytime highs average around 27 °C, with nights around 27 °C.
Can you swim in Punta Cana in May?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 9 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.