Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Punta Cana with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta Cana in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Punta Cana with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 21°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Punta Cana will be around 30°C, with nights close to 21°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 17 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December 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 December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
17 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Punta Cana?
December is a fantastic month to be in Punta Cana for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Punta Cana runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Punta Cana in December
With 34°C, Punta Cana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Punta Cana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December 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 December in Punta Cana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December 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 December, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Punta Cana.
Daily UV Index in December in Punta Cana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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 December in Punta Cana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Punta Cana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Punta Cana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December 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 December for Punta Cana
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Average Weather in Punta Cana by Month
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