Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic in March
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
53mm
Sun
8.8h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March29°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Punta Cana's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March53mm average rain
March is one of Punta Cana's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8.8 hours average sun
March is one of Punta Cana's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and June to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March26°C average sea
March is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March79 weather score
March is one of Punta Cana's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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