Punta Cana in April

Inside Punta Cana's best window: Dec–Apr.

• Punta CanaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 8 days
• South and east coasts, Dominican Republic · Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Bayahibe, La Romanabest weather

  Hot all year (29–32 °C); rainy spells May–June and September–November; hurricane risk peaks August–October. Sargassum seaweed can foul east-coast beaches in summer (check).Hot all year (84–90 °F); rainy spells May–June and September–November; hurricane risk peaks August–October. Sargassum seaweed can foul east-coast beaches in summer (check).

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Semana Santa (Good Friday) big impact

  Mar–Apr (varies) · Dominican Republic

  Beaches and roads packed; alcohol restrictions some days.

Crowds · Dominican Republic overall

Medium

Prices · Dominican Republic overall

Medium

Dominican Republic overall: Good weather; Holy Week crowds if Easter is in April.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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