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Punta Cana in November
what's the weather like?

Good window in November — March is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 18.58°N 68.40°W
82°FMax temperature
74%Rainy days
10.4hSunshine / day

Punta Cana weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
74% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.8/10)

Should you visit Punta Cana in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 74%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.4h/d

Our take: Punta Cana in November: 82°F and 10.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Punta Cana in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn in Punta Cana is often underrated: 28°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 74% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Punta Cana

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January75°F81°F57%0.1in10.3h7.6/10
⛅ February75°F81°F66%0.1in10.6h7.4/10
🌤️ March73°F81°F52%0.1in11.1h7.8/10
⛅ April75°F82°F64%0.1in11.4h7.6/10
⛅ May77°F84°F67%0.2in11.9h7.4/10
⛅ June79°F84°F69%0.1in12.1h7.4/10
⛅ July79°F86°F78%0.2in11.9h7.1/10
⛅ August79°F86°F77%0.2in11.4h7.1/10
⛅ September79°F86°F64%0.2in11.0h7.2/10
⛅ October77°F86°F70%0.2in10.7h7.1/10
⛅ November75°F82°F74%0.3in10.4h7.2/10
⛅ December75°F81°F66%0.1in10.2h7.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Punta Cana averages 82°F, 74% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10. See methodology →

November vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Punta Cana in November

Is November a good time to visit Punta Cana?
November is an acceptable time for Punta Cana (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in November?
Yes, 74% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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