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Puerto Plata in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Puerto Plata in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Puerto Plata in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Puerto Plata in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +81°F during the day, and approximately 10 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 63 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Plata has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Puerto Plata in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Plata for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +84°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +82°F.

Is Puerto Plata warm or cold in March?

Puerto Plata is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Puerto Plata, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Puerto Plata in March

Puerto Plata weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+39°F+61°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+93°F+95°F
Rainfall
48 mm63 mm67 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%80%80%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
9108
Cloudy days
141514
Rainy days
568
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 48 mm to 63 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 9 to 10.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Puerto Plata in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 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 March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Puerto Plata based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 72 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Plata wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 33 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Puerto Plata?

This is the weather in Puerto Plata in March 2023:
1 March
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+87°F
2 March
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+84°F
3 March
☀️
+85°F
4 March
☀️
+84°F
5 March
🌧️
+77°F
6 March
🌧️
+80°F
7 March
🌧️
+78°F
8 March
☁️
+84°F
9 March
☁️
+84°F
10 March
☁️
+85°F
11 March
☁️
+84°F
12 March
☀️
+84°F
13 March
☀️
+87°F
14 March
☀️
+84°F
15 March
☀️
+85°F
16 March
☀️
+84°F
17 March
☀️
+87°F
18 March
☀️
+87°F
19 March
☀️
+87°F
20 March
☀️
+85°F
21 March
☀️
+85°F
22 March
☁️
+84°F
23 March
☀️
+84°F
24 March
☀️
+82°F
25 March
☀️
+85°F
26 March
☁️
+87°F
27 March
☁️
+85°F
28 March
🌧️
+78°F
29 March
🌧️
+78°F
30 March
🌧️
+82°F
31 March
🌧️
+82°F
In March 2023 Puerto Plata had 15 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+82°F) and the highest in 2012 (+94°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 211 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Plata in March:

Is March a good time to visit Puerto Plata?

March 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 March?

March 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.

Is Puerto Plata rainy in March?

Puerto Plata is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Puerto Plata in March?

The amount of sunny days in Puerto Plata during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Dominican Republic

Check out the weather for other cities in Dominican Republic.

Monthly weather in Puerto Plata

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.