Punta Cana Weather in September

September weather

September feels warm, sticky and often cloudy in Punta Cana, with highs around 29°C. It's the wettest of the three months around it: 119 mm of rain falls over 15 days, compared with 84 mm in August and 75 mm in October. Showers can cut into a beach day, but they rarely mean every day is a washout. The sea and the resort pools are still good for a swim, so you'll just want a flexible plan for anything outdoors.

If you can choose your dates, December to April is the best stretch here. If you can't, September is still a workable choice, especially if you don't mind some rain in exchange for fewer people around.

What to do

Save the long outdoor plans for the clearer spells, and use the showers as a reason to slow down. A long lunch or an afternoon by the pool works well when the rain passes through. On a wet afternoon, browse the shops and cafés around Bávaro instead of setting off on a long trip. Conditions on the beach can shift from one day to the next, so don't expect every stretch of sand to look the same.

For a greener day out, head to Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park, where paths lead to freshwater lagoons. Be careful on the trails after rain, though, because they can get slippery.

Crowds and local dates

September is low season, so resorts are usually quieter and deals are often easier to find than in winter. It also falls in the Atlantic hurricane season, and storms can disrupt flights or excursions, so build some flexibility into your plans.

September 24 is the feast of Our Lady of Mercedes, a major religious date in the Dominican Republic. You may see local observances, though it isn't a large festival at the resorts. Before booking a boat trip, ask your hotel about conditions at Bávaro Beach. Wind and rain can change what's enjoyable on the water quickly.