Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic in October
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 142mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
142mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 142mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°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
October31°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October142mm average rain
October is one of Punta Cana's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October7.6 hours average sun
October is below Punta Cana's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and June to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October29°C average sea
October is one of Punta Cana's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October66 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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