Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Mega all-inclusive resorts on a long white beach. Best for: families, couples, groups.
The best months for vitamin D in Punta Cana are January to March, May, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in April and from June to September and from November to December.
Punta Cana month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.9 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 27°C | 17/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 27°C | 14/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 28°C | 12/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 19/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 9.0 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 20/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 20/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 31°C | 17/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 28°C | 22/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Punta Cana
Mega all-inclusive resorts on a long white beach. A dry season from December to April and hot, wet weather with hurricane risk from June to November. Punta Cana resorts are self-contained. Sargassum seaweed can hit the east coast in summer.
In Punta Cana afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 31°C in September. The wettest month is August (about 24 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (12). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Home to a coastline of sandy white beaches at the eastern tip of the (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Punta Cana
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Punta Cana are January to March, May, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Punta Cana?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 31°C in September. The wettest month is August, with about 24 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Punta Cana?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in April and from June to September and from November to December.