Planning a trip to Puerto Plata in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 20 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Plata has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Puerto Plata in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Plata for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +79°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +90°F.
Is Puerto Plata warm or cold in August?
Puerto Plata is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Puerto Plata, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Puerto Plata in August
Water in Puerto Plata in August is Very warm. It varies from +83°F to +86°F, with an average of +84°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +86°F.
The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Puerto Plata are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +85°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +78°F.
Can you swim in Puerto Plata in August?
You can definitely swim in Puerto Plata in August, the water is very warm (+84°F in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!
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Climate in Puerto Plata in August
Puerto Plata weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+68°F
+70°F
+68°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+100°F
+99°F
Rainfall
32 mm
47 mm
76 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+83°F
+84°F
+85°F
Humidity
79%
80%
81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
5
4
2
Rainy days
20
20
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 32 mm to 47 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Puerto Plata in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Puerto Plata is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Puerto Plata based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 122 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Plata wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 65% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Puerto Plata?
This is the weather in Puerto Plata in August 2023:
1 August
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+89°F
2 August
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+87°F
3 August
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+87°F
4 August
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+88°F
5 August
☀️
+89°F
6 August
☀️
+88°F
7 August
☀️
+85°F
8 August
☁️
+85°F
9 August
🌧️
+84°F
10 August
☁️
+86°F
11 August
☁️
+89°F
12 August
☁️
+87°F
13 August
☀️
+86°F
14 August
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+88°F
15 August
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+88°F
16 August
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+87°F
17 August
🌧️
+84°F
18 August
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+84°F
19 August
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+86°F
20 August
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+86°F
21 August
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+85°F
22 August
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+83°F
23 August
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+81°F
24 August
🌧️
+86°F
25 August
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+84°F
26 August
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+84°F
27 August
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+88°F
28 August
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+88°F
29 August
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+89°F
30 August
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+90°F
31 August
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+89°F
In August 2023 Puerto Plata had 11 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Puerto Plata climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Puerto Plata in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+81°F) and the highest in 2013 (+87°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 460 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1044 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Plata in August:
Is August a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
August is a really good time to go to Puerto Plata. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Puerto Plata.
Can you sunbathe in Puerto Plata in August?
August is warm in Puerto Plata. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Can you swim in Puerto Plata in August?
Yes, you can swim in Puerto Plata in August, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +84°F, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.
Is Puerto Plata rainy in August?
Puerto Plata is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Puerto Plata in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Plata in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Puerto Plata in August?
The normal prices to fly to Puerto Plata is $590 - $590. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
Other cities in Dominican Republic
Check out the weather for other cities in Dominican Republic.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Plata, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
