Climate of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Area-weighted average across Puerto Plata. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Puerto Plata, a subdivision of Dominican Republic, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.8°C / 73°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in August, with rainfall from 63 mm / 2.5 in to 210 mm / 8.3 in depending on the season (1464 mm / 57.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.8°C73°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.5°C76.1°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.5°C77.9°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.5°C79.7°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| August | 26.8°C80.2°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 210 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.1°C73.6°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and the driest is July at 63 mm / 2.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.8°C / 73°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1464 mm / 57.6 in, with the wettest month being November (210 mm / 8.3 in) and the driest July (63 mm / 2.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Puerto Plata?
The hottest month in Puerto Plata is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Puerto Plata?
The coldest month in Puerto Plata is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.8°C / 73°F.
When does it rain most in Puerto Plata?
The wettest month in Puerto Plata is November, averaging about 210 mm / 8.3 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 63 mm / 2.5 in.