Punta Cana Weather in March

What's the weather like in Punta Cana (San Juan) in March 2024?

The climate in Punta Cana during March can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Punta Cana and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Punta Cana weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Nightly temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Average temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average March is the driest month of the year in Punta Cana with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Punta Cana

Punta Cana average temperature in March

March rainfall

Punta Cana average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Punta Cana average rain in March

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 March 2024.

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Punta Cana weather stats

Punta Cana weather statistics
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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