Might be what is reported, but I've gone there since '93 and have seen a
considerable difference in the temp (perhaps humidity); enough to make it
less comfortable in August.
Kathy
"Juliana L Holm" wrote in message
news:btfqo4$19s@portal.gmu.edu...
>
> Average Temperature according to Weather.com in PUnta Cana, Dominican
REpublic.
>
> High Low
> January 81 71
> February 81 71
> March 82 71
> April 83 72
> May 85 73
> June 86 75
> July 86 76
> August 87 75
> September 87 75
> October 86 74
> November 84 73
> December 82 72
>
> So you can see that the total difference between the coldest months and
the
> hottest months is only 6 degrees. Also May through November tend to be
> significantly wetter than December through April, but we're talking 4
inches of
> rain to 2 inches.
>
> So there should indeed be very little difference, and July (which is not
> even one of the two hottest months) should be fine.
>
> Full data is at
> http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/climatology/monthly/DRXX0022
>
> Julie
> `
>
> Kathy T. wrote:
> > Punta Cana is somewhat warmer in mid-July to September than it is in May
and
> > June. We vacationed there yearly in August for our anniversary until we
> > tried it once in May, and have gone in May/June since. There is
generally
> > always a breeze so it is not unbearable most of the time.
>
> > Kathy
>
> > "MIFrost" wrote in message
> > news:5dc40039.0401061204.5906d235@posting.google.com...
> >> We're a family of four (Mom, Dad and girls 15 and 13) and we always
> >> take our vacation in July. My wife is a teacher and this works best.
> >> Am I crazy to even consider going to Club Med's Punta Cana at that
> >> time of the year? Is it even available? Would the heat be unbearable?
> >> Has anyone done it and truly enjoyed it? Thanks.
> >>
> >> MIFrost
>
>
>
> --
> Julie
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