Weather Data

Punta Cana Hurricane Season Data

Updated: 2026-06-01

Executive summary

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30, peaking mid-August to mid-October. Punta Cana takes a direct hit only about once every 25 years — last major: Georges (1998).

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Key statistics

~25 yrs

Between direct hits

Jun–Nov

Official window

Aug–Oct

Peak risk

2017

Last direct hit

Risk in context

Punta Cana sits on the south-east tip of Hispaniola, partially shielded by the island's interior mountains. Major storms (Cat 3+) typically pass north (over the Atlantic) or south (into the central Caribbean) — direct hits average once every ~25 years. The last grazing hit was Maria (2017); the last devastating direct hit was Georges (1998).

Punta Cana — hurricane season key figures

Indicator	Value	Source
Official season	Jun 1 – Nov 30	NOAA NHC
Peak activity	Aug 15 – Oct 15	NOAA NHC
Avg named storms / yr (Atlantic)	14	NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Avg hurricanes / yr	7	NOAA
Avg major hurricanes / yr	3	NOAA
Direct hits on PC region (1851–2024)	~6	NHC HURDAT2
Last direct hit	Maria (2017, grazing)	NHC
Last Cat. 5 nearby	Irma (2017, north coast)	NHC
Avg years between direct hits PC	~25	Calculated from HURDAT2
2024 Atlantic season activity	18 storms, 11 hurricanes	NOAA 2024 recap

Source: NOAA NHC HURDAT2 1851–2024, Wikipedia Hispaniola hurricane list.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Should I avoid hurricane season?+

Not necessarily. ~95% of June–Nov trips proceed normally and prices drop 30–40%. We refund all tours cancelled for storm warnings.

Most active months historically?+

September is the single most active month, followed by August and October. June, July and November combined produce fewer storms than September alone.

Sources & methodology