Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic in December
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December89mm average rain
December sits near Punta Cana's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.3 hours average sun
December is one of Punta Cana's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and June to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December27°C average sea
December is close to Punta Cana's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December72 weather score
December sits close to Punta Cana's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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