Climate of Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Point-value climate at Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic). Population approximately 119,897.
Located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata has a tropical climate. Population approximately 119,897. Monthly average temperatures range from 22.9°C / 73.2°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 69 mm / 2.7 in (July) to 244 mm / 9.6 in (December) — about 1634 mm / 64.3 in across the year. Puerto Plata is the capital of Puerto Plata. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Plata's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9°C73.2°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.7°C74.7°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.5°C77.9°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| July | 26.5°C79.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 26.7°C80.1°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 239 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Puerto Plata's warmest month is August at an average of 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and its driest month is July with about 69 mm / 2.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.9°C / 73.2°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1634 mm / 64.3 in, with the wettest month being December (244 mm / 9.6 in) and the driest July (69 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Puerto Plata in August?
The average temperature in Puerto Plata in August is 26.7°C / 80.1°F, with rainfall of about 81 mm / 3.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Puerto Plata?
The driest month in Puerto Plata is July, with about 69 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Puerto Plata?
The wettest month in Puerto Plata is December, with approximately 244 mm / 9.6 in of average monthly rainfall.