Punta Cana weather in May
Punta Cana averages 29°C by day and 25°C at night in May, with the sea at 28°C and 21 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
29°C
Night
25°C
Sea
28°C
Rainy days
21
Flight from London
8½h
What May feels like
May is hot but wet in Punta Cana: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 28°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 21 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Punta Cana is the #21 warmest in May.
Want it warmer in May?
These are hotter than Punta Cana this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Punta Cana weather by month
May is highlighted. Compare with April and June, or see the full year in Punta Cana.
Punta Cana in May: quick answers
Is Punta Cana hot in May?
May is hot but wet in Punta Cana: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 29°C and lows 25°C.
Can you swim in Punta Cana in May?
The sea is warm at 28°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Punta Cana in May?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 21 days.
What is the warmest month in Punta Cana?
September, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is January at 27°C.
How long is the flight to Punta Cana from the UK?
About 8½h direct from London, estimated from the 6,883 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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