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Best time to visit Puerto Plata
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Puerto Plata are January to April, with average daytime highs of 79 to 81°F (26 to 27°C) and 12 to 16 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month, averaging 87°F (31°C), and February the coolest at 79°F (26°C). October sees the most rain, around 19 days, while January is the driest with about 12.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 14 | Comfortable: 14 rainy days |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 16 | Comfortable: 16 rainy days |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 14 | Comfortable: 14 rainy days |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 16 | Shoulder: 84°F (29°C), 16 rainy days |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 13 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 13 rainy days |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 14 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 14 rainy days |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 14 | Shoulder: 87°F (31°C), 14 rainy days |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 18 | Avoid: among the wettest, 18 rainy days |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 19 | Avoid: among the wettest, 19 rainy days |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 16 | Shoulder: 83°F (28°C), 16 rainy days |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 17 | Shoulder: 80°F (27°C), 17 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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Puerto Plata: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Puerto Plata are January to April, when average highs run 79 to 81°F (26 to 27°C) with 12 to 16 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month at 87°F (31°C) on average, and February the coolest at 79°F (26°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Puerto Plata?
- October, with roughly 19 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 12. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Puerto Plata?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 79 to 87°F (26 to 31°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: October is the wettest month, with around 19 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Puerto Plata?
- The wettest months in Puerto Plata are March, May and September to December, with 16 to 19 rainy days a month. January is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Dominican Republic right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Dominican Republic on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Dominican Republic before you book.
- What other places are near Puerto Plata?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Puerto Plata are Samaná (100 miles), Santo Domingo (110 miles), Punta Cana (170 miles).
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