Punta Cana in March
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether March is your month.
Dry and lively: spring breakers mix with families. Expect highs around 84°F, very little rain, peak crowds, and peak prices.
The bigger picture for Punta Cana
- Best overall: December-April for dry, sunny peak season.
- Best value: May and November: near-peak weather at 30-40% less.
- Watch out for: August-October: the heart of hurricane season.
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What a Punta Cana trip costs in March
A 7-night Punta Cana trip for two in March runs about $5,150 all-inclusive, covering flights, resort, and food. That puts March among the priciest months, near December's peak of about $5,250, so book early.
See the full Punta Cana cost breakdown →Punta Cana month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83/70° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 83/70° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March ← | 84/71° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 85/72° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May | 86/74° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 87/75° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| July | 88/75° | Regular showers | Busy | Above average |
| August | 88/75° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 88/75° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 87/74° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| November | 85/72° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December | 83/71° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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