Weather in Punta Cana in March

How March compares

March is the 10th warmest month of the year in Punta Cana and ranks 36th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Punta Cana is 15.9°C warmer by day and 20.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Punta Cana peaks at 26.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.6°C or more. About 93% of days top 25°C. Nights average 23.4°C; one night in ten drops to 22.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 28.9°C (2010-03-16) and the coldest night 19.8°C (2017-03-07).

Rain in March

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 38 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2020 with 128 mm, the driest 2005 with 10 mm. Humidity averages 75%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 26.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.6°C to 26.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (28.8°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:42 and sets about 18:43 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 34%.

Is March a good time to visit Punta Cana?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. 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.

Warm days without the strongest heat

March suits travellers who want to spend time outdoors without choosing Punta Cana's hottest weather. Days reach 25°C on 93% of occasions, so warmth is a dependable part of the appeal. London averages just 10.5°C by day in March, making the change noticeable as soon as you arrive. Humidity averages 75%, though, so the temperature alone does not tell the whole comfort story. Choose loose, breathable clothing and leave room for shade breaks around midday. Evenings stay warm rather than turning chilly, so light clothes should usually be enough outdoors; a light layer is more of a personal comfort choice than a cold-weather necessity.

Plan for sunshine, but leave room for rain

Expect a mix of sun and wet weather rather than an entirely dry holiday. March has about 11 rainy days and 38.0 mm of rainfall, so packing a light waterproof is sensible. Those figures do not tell you when rain will fall or how long it will last; avoid treating a rainy day as automatically lost, but do not assume every shower will be brief. Sunshine averages about 7.8 hours within 11.9 hours of daylight, leaving a useful window for swimming and relaxing outdoors. Keep weather-sensitive plans movable where possible, and bring sun protection as well as rain cover. March suits someone happy to adjust plans, not someone who needs guaranteed dry skies.