Punta Cana weather in December 2024

Expect 84°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in Punta Cana in December. Check more long-term weather averages for Punta Cana in December before you book your next holiday to Dominican Republic in 2024/2025.

84
84°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
17
17 days with some rainfall
72
72°F min night temperature
11
11 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
3.5
3.5 inches of monthly rainfall
7
7 (High) UV index
81
81°F sea temperature

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The December weather guide for Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Punta Cana in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 84°F in Punta Cana in December with high heat and humidity, falling to 72°F at night.

How sunny is it in Punta Cana in December?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Punta Cana in December - that's 67% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Punta Cana in December?

The average sea temperature around Punta Cana in December is 81°F.

Does it rain in Punta Cana in December?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Punta Cana in December and the average monthly rainfall is 3.5 inches.

Punta Cana December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Punta Cana in December 2024. Select a month to view Punta Cana sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	06:50	17:56
Monday, 16th December 2024	06:59	18:00
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	07:06	18:08

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