Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Punta Cana with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta Cana in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Punta Cana with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Punta Cana will be around 34°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 114 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance this month is 66% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Punta Cana. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Punta Cana in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
114 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Punta Cana?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Punta Cana. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Punta Cana runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Punta Cana in August
With 37°C, Punta Cana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Punta Cana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Punta Cana, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Punta Cana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Punta Cana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Punta Cana.
Daily UV Index in August in Punta Cana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Punta Cana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Punta Cana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Punta Cana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Punta Cana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Punta Cana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Punta Cana
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Average Weather in Punta Cana by Month
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