Punta Cana weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Punta Cana in March?
In March, 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 37 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Punta Cana.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 91 | 91 | 88 |
| Day | 26° | 26° | 27° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 10 | 12 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min06:43 – 18:43
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 34 %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 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Punta Cana in March: quick answers
Is Punta Cana hot in March?
Warm rather than hot: in March, daytime highs in Punta Cana average 26 °C and nights cool to about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Punta Cana in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Punta Cana in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 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)