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Punta Cana in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Punta Cana in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Punta Cana in February 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Punta Cana in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 38 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Cana has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Punta Cana in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Cana for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +27°C.

Is Punta Cana warm or cold in February?

Punta Cana is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Punta Cana, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Punta Cana in February

Punta Cana weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+26°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+21°C+21°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+29°C+28°C
Rainfall
41 mm38 mm38 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%78%77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
10910
Cloudy days
171617
Rainy days
434
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +26°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 41 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in January to 9 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Punta Cana in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Punta Cana is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Punta Cana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 64% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Punta Cana wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 129 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Punta Cana?

This is the weather in Punta Cana in February 2023:
1 February
☀️
+26°C
2 February
🌧️
+27°C
3 February
🌧️
+25°C
4 February
🌧️
+25°C
5 February
🌧️
+24°C
6 February
🌧️
+24°C
7 February
🌧️
+25°C
8 February
🌧️
+26°C
9 February
☀️
+27°C
10 February
☀️
+26°C
11 February
☀️
+26°C
12 February
☀️
+27°C
13 February
☁️
+27°C
14 February
☀️
+26°C
15 February
☁️
+26°C
16 February
🌧️
+26°C
17 February
☀️
+26°C
18 February
🌧️
+26°C
19 February
🌧️
+26°C
20 February
☀️
+26°C
21 February
☀️
+26°C
22 February
☀️
+26°C
23 February
🌧️
+25°C
24 February
☁️
+26°C
25 February
☁️
+26°C
26 February
☁️
+26°C
27 February
☁️
+26°C
28 February
☁️
+27°C
In February 2023 Punta Cana had 10 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Punta Cana climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Punta Cana in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+25°C) and the highest in 2003 (+30°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 89 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Cana in February:

Is February a good time to visit Punta Cana?

February is a really good time to go to Punta Cana. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Punta Cana.

Can you sunbathe in Punta Cana in February?

February is warm in Punta Cana. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Punta Cana rainy in February?

Punta Cana is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Punta Cana in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Cana in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Punta Cana

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Punta Cana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.