Punta Cana weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Punta Cana in February?
In February, Punta Cana is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 32 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Punta Cana.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 91 | 91 |
| Day | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 10 | 10 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min07:02 – 18:34
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Santo_Domingo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Punta Cana in February: quick answers
Is Punta Cana hot in February?
Warm rather than hot: in February, daytime highs in Punta Cana average 26 °C and nights cool to about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Punta Cana in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Punta Cana in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 32 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)