What’s the climate like in Puerto Plata?
The current climate of Puerto Plata features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Puerto Plata in recent years was 44°C in September 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in March 2020.
On average, Puerto Plata receives 1423 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Puerto Plata runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Puerto Plata?
The best time to visit Puerto Plata for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Puerto Plata. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Puerto Plata
The climate table of Puerto Plata shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 130 | 147 | 203 | 67 | 81 | 52 | 72 | 85 | 95 | 108 | 241 | 142 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June, July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January, February, March and December
- Precipitation: 1423 mm per year, averaging 119 mm per month
- Driest months: 52 mm in June, 67 mm in April and 72 mm in July
- Wettest months: 241 mm in November, 203 mm in March and 147 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Puerto Plata
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Puerto Plata
This graph shows how much precipitation Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Puerto Plata
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Puerto Plata
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Puerto Plata
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Puerto Plata by Month
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