Punta Cana Weather in December
What's the weather like in Punta Cana (San Juan) in December 2024?
The climate in Punta Cana during December can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Punta Cana and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.6°C 83.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.5°C 70.6°F |
| Average temperature | 25°C 77°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 89 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Punta Cana with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Punta Cana
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Punta Cana in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in December
Punta Cana weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 53mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 142mm 5.6ins |
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