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Punta Cana in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Punta Cana in May is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 27 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.

Palmenstrand in Punta CanaPunta Cana · MayPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
27 °C
Night
27 °C
Sea
28 °C
Rainy days
9 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
81 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent89/100
City breakExcellent81/100
ActiveLimited63/100
FamilyExcellent85/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 27 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)

To consider

  • High humidity (81 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
26
J
26
F
26
M
27
A
27
M
28
J
29
J
29
A
29
S
29
O
28
N
27
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
6
F
6
M
7
A
9
M
8
J
8
J
9
A
9
S
11
O
12
N
10
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Punta Cana in May?

Daytime highs average around 27 °C, with nights around 27 °C.

Can you swim in Punta Cana in May?

The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Punta Cana in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 9 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.