Best time to go to Punta Cana

You can pretty much count on sunshine and blue skies in the Punta Cana region. The average annual temperature is 29°C, but the hot season – May to October – is slightly warmer. For less humidity, November to April is your best bet. Around this time, the evening temperature drops to something in the region of 20°C.

Just a heads up – the beaches here are sometimes affected by sargassum, a type of seaweed. It’s influenced by things like weather patterns and the currents in the sea. If your hotel’s affected, the staff will do everything they can to clear it.

Passports and Visas

British citizens must have a valid passport to visit the Dominican Republic. A tourist visa card is required for entry and is included in the cost of your holiday, so you won't be expected to pay for this on arrival. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/health

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