Punta Cana in December
Among the busiest months, with highs of 27 °C, lows of 24 °C and 14 rainy days.
Is December a good time to visit Punta Cana?
December is one of the busiest months in Punta Cana, at about 71/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Punta Cana, from our booking partner.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellationWhat’s on in December
- Christmas Day (25 December)
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Punta Cana, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Punta Cana.
Where to stay
The next December weekend, Friday to Sunday, for two adults (Dec 4 – 6, 2026). Change the dates on Booking.com; outside peak season, nightly rates tend to be lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Punta Cana?
December is one of the busiest months in Punta Cana, at about 71/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
How crowded is Punta Cana in December?
Punta Cana sits at roughly 71/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 10 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is September.
What is the weather like in Punta Cana in December?
Expect highs around 27°C and lows near 24°C in December, with about 14 wet days across the month.
Sources
Weather: 1995–2024 averages from the ERA5 climate reanalysis (Copernicus, via Open-Meteo); rain days count days with at least 1 mm.
Monthly crowd index: calculated from recorded overnight stays (table Monthly air arrivals by residence and airport (non-residents, Punta Cana airport, files lleg_total_2023 to 2025); monthly arrivals, not overnight stays, 2023–2025; area: Punta Cana (non-resident arrivals at Punta Cana airport)), published byBanco Central de la República Dominicana (data from MITUR and Dirección General de Migración).
Crowd scores are modelled estimates, not live counts.How the model works
Events, holidays and practical notes are checked against these official pages: