The Dominican resort of Punta Cana is one of the favorite vacation spots of Russian tourists in the Caribbean. Luxurious beaches and warm sea like a magnet attract thousands of travelers who want to escape from the European slush to the land of eternal summer. The beach season in Punta Cana lasts all year round, because the local climate does not imply sharp fluctuations in temperature.
About weather and nature
The main asset of the resort of Punta Cana, located on the eastern tip of the island of Haiti, is more than three dozen kilometers of ideal beaches with white sand, framed on one side by the endless turquoise of the Caribbean Sea, and on the other, by an openwork shade of emerald palm foliage. The air temperature here does not drop below +27 degrees in winter and does not rise above +32 in summer, which allows you to fly to the Dominican Republic at any time of the year. The water in the Caribbean Sea is also a model of stability, and its temperature is kept in the region of +26 - +29 degrees both in summer and in winter.
Rains and hurricanes of the little Dominican Republic
For fans of the endless sun, information about the rainy season in the Dominican Republic can be useful. In May, the probability of precipitation increases, and by July, their amount becomes maximum. Typically, thunderclouds gather in the afternoon and rain showers in the afternoon. Taking into account the special solar activity in summer, it is worth planning your stay at the beach in the first half of the day. So the risk to the skin becomes minimal, and the clouds that thickened after lunch will not be able to darken the beach holiday. By the way, even in cloudy weather, the use of a cream with a high sun protection factor in the resorts of the Dominican Republic will not be superfluous.
In September-October, the Caribbean region is attacked by hurricanes. Those who buy a tour to Punta Cana need not worry. Hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico and attack the island of Haiti, on which the Dominican Republic is located, from the west. Having reached the shores of Punta Cana, the storm is usually exhausted, and therefore the local beaches receive only seaweed washed ashore and light sea waves, which on rare days are marked with red flags by the rescue services.
For the most curious
Fans of excursions while traveling to distant countries can be envied: both a perfect tan and new vivid impressions are provided. The excursion season in Punta Cana lasts all year round and you can visit the local museum-aquarium, the Manati Park with outlandish birds and animals, or the coastal restaurants in the village of El Cortecito, whatever the weather.
