Your April weather guide
HotWeather in Punta Cana in April
April is a good choice for Punta Cana if you want hot days and a sea warm enough for comfortable swimming, but not if you need reliably dry weather. Daytime highs average 27°C, nights stay around 24°C and the sea is about 26°C. For a UK traveller, that means a clear change from spring weather at home, with little cooling after dark. The catch is rain and humidity, so pack for warmth without expecting uninterrupted sunshine.
Long-term climate averages for Punta Cana, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Punta Cana, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Punta Cana.
- Average daytime high
- 27.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 28°C
- Average night-time low
- 24.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 23°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +13.6°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 26.4°C
- year to year: 26°C to 27°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.4h
- 60% of 12.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 13
- 54 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 99%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 29.7°C
- 2020-04-19
- Record low 1991-2020
- 19.5°C
- 2020-04-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 9 h 24 min
- 6899 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Punta Cana and ranks 40th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Punta Cana is 13.6°C warmer by day and 18.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Punta Cana peaks at 27.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.1°C or more. About 99% of days top 25°C. Nights average 24.0°C; one night in ten drops to 23.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 29.7°C (2020-04-19) and the coldest night 19.5°C (2020-04-02).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 13 days with 1 mm or more, 54 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2003 with 135 mm, the driest 1997 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 26.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.9°C to 26.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (28.8°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:17 and sets about 18:51 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 40%.
Is April a good time to visit Punta Cana?
It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Punta Cana on our scoring are March, February, April; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Hot enough for a beach holiday, with warm evenings
Punta Cana in April suits travellers who want dependable warmth rather than extreme daytime heat. Temperatures reach 25°C on 99% of days, so cool daytime weather is unlikely to shape your holiday. Humidity averages 77%, though, which can make the warmth feel more tiring, particularly when you are active around midday. Loose, breathable clothing is a sensible choice, and it helps to leave room for shade and slower afternoons rather than packing your day with activity. Evenings offer limited relief: with average lows of 24°C, you are more likely to want light clothing than the layers you would wear at home.
Allow for rain, but there is still time in the sun
Rain is the main compromise in April, with about 13 rainy days during the month. That makes it a poor fit if your holiday depends on dry weather every day, but it need not rule out a trip built around swimming and relaxing. Sunshine averages about 7.4 hours a day, so there is still a useful amount of sun alongside the wetter weather. Keep outdoor plans flexible, bring a light waterproof and have something to do when rain interrupts the day. April sits among Punta Cana's best months overall, alongside March and February, but that is not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay.
A little perspective
Punta Cana through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0°C | 23.6°C | 26.4°C | 7.3 | 44 | 13 | 91% |
| Februarybest | 26.1°C | 23.4°C | 26.1°C | 7.9 | 36 | 11 | 92% |
| Marchbest | 26.4°C | 23.4°C | 26.1°C | 7.8 | 38 | 11 | 93% |
| AprilSelectedbest | 27.1°C | 24.0°C | 26.4°C | 7.4 | 54 | 13 | 99% |
| May | 27.8°C | 24.8°C | 27.1°C | 5.3 | 104 | 18 | 100% |
| June | 28.6°C | 25.7°C | 27.7°C | 5.5 | 74 | 16 | 100% |
| July | 28.7°C | 25.9°C | 28.0°C | 6.3 | 95 | 19 | 100% |
| August | 28.9°C | 26.0°C | 28.5°C | 5.6 | 110 | 20 | 100% |
| September | 28.9°C | 25.9°C | 28.8°C | 4.9 | 129 | 19 | 100% |
| October | 28.4°C | 25.5°C | 28.8°C | 5.0 | 122 | 22 | 100% |
| November | 27.4°C | 24.7°C | 28.2°C | 5.7 | 110 | 19 | 99% |
| December | 26.6°C | 24.2°C | 27.2°C | 6.8 | 57 | 14 | 96% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Punta Cana in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Punta Cana hot in April?
Punta Cana is hot in April: the average daytime high is 27.1°C and nights average 24.0°C. About 99% of April days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Punta Cana in April?
The sea around Punta Cana averages 26.4°C in April, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 26°C to 27°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Punta Cana in April?
Punta Cana sees about 13 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 54 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2003 (135 mm) and the driest was 1997 (9 mm).
How sunny is Punta Cana in April?
Punta Cana gets around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Punta Cana compare with the UK in April?
Punta Cana is on average 13.6°C warmer than London by day in April (27.1°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Punta Cana?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Punta Cana reached 29.7°C on 2020-04-19, and the coldest night dropped to 19.5°C on 2020-04-02.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in April?
Yes. The sea averages 26.4°C, with a year-to-year range of 26°C to 27°C. That is comfortably in swimming territory rather than bracing water, making April a good fit if spending time in the sea is central to your holiday.
Is April warm enough to justify the flight from London?
For a holiday focused on warmth, April makes a strong case: Punta Cana's average daytime high is 27.1°C, compared with London's 13.5°C. The flight takes about 9 h 24 min, so weigh that long journey against the appeal of warm evenings and swimming, allowing for rain.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Punta Cana. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 5.7 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C