Is it OK to go to Punta Cana in September?

Located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana has a tropical climate with warm temperatures all year round. Although September is in the wet hurricane season, Punta Cana still boasts clear blue skies, hot sunshine and warm Caribbean seas at this time of year.



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While the official hurricane season all over the atlantic lasts June 1st til November 30th, the peak season for threats of the Punta Cana area is September/October.

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Punta Cana is one of the safest vacation spots in the Caribbean, and tourists should feel comfortable traveling outside of the hotel zone. However, petty theft (especially of cell phones, according to some) does sometimes occur, so you should be careful when carrying valuables with you.

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Visitors who are careless run the risk of being attacked or swindled while on an island. The Dominican Republic has a Level 2 warning from the U.S. Department of State as of February 1, 2023, meaning that visitors should take extra precautions due to violent crime, such as armed robberies, sexual assaults, and murder.

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The wet season occurs between May and November, during which most regions receive at least 100-200 mm per month. Inter-annual variability in the Caribbean climate is influenced strongly by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

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In 2003, tropical storm Odette caused damage to agriculture, earth movements and the death of several people. In September 2022, hurricane Fiona, made its passage along the coast of Punta Cana, causing significant damage in the tourist area.

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Notably, the cheapest time to come see Punta Cana is in the off-season months of April through November. Hurricane season, although not usually scary in this area, brings less demand for hotels, flights, and experiences in Punta Cana, meaning lower daily prices.

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