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When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
In general the best time to visit Puerto Plata is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in September and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Puerto Plata in different months
This is the average weather in Puerto Plata for each month based on historic data:
February, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +86°F during June.
In January, March, April, May, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 155 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 87 mm in May.
Climate in Puerto Plata
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Puerto Plata for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +91°F | +93°F | +95°F | +97°F | +99°F | +99°F | +100°F | +99°F | +97°F | +95°F | +91°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +81°F | +81°F | +82°F | +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +86°F | +82°F | +81°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +55°F | +61°F | +39°F | +61°F | +66°F | +70°F | +68°F | +70°F | +68°F | +68°F | +64°F | +63°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +80°F | +80°F | +81°F | +82°F | +84°F | +85°F | +86°F | +87°F | +86°F | +85°F | +83°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 60 | 46 | 62 | 66 | 87 | 46 | 32 | 47 | 76 | 86 | 82 | 62 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 19 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Puerto Plata during the whole year:
The hottest month in Puerto Plata is September with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +70°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Puerto Plata during the whole year:
Puerto Plata achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +85°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in February with +78°F in average.
When can you swim in Puerto Plata?
You can swim in Puerto Plata from January to December:
- In July - November the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - June the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Puerto Plata looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Puerto Plata is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Puerto Plata during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 2 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 32 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 20 rainy days and 87 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Plata:
What is the hottest month in Puerto Plata?
The hottest month in Puerto Plata is September with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Puerto Plata?
The coldest month in Puerto Plata is January with minimum temperatures of +70°F.
Is Puerto Plata worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Puerto Plata could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Puerto Plata?
if you're looking to visit Puerto Plata when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, October, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 32 mm of rain.
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, 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.