Best Time to Visit Puerto Plata
Best time: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Aug is warmest (33.1°C high); Dec is rainiest (244 mm).
Puerto Plata weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.7 | 19 | 170 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 29.1 | 18.9 | 126 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 29.9 | 19.3 | 113 | 9.1 |
| Apr | 30.5 | 20.1 | 136 | 9.6 |
| May | 31.6 | 21.1 | 123 | 9.5 |
| Jun | 32.9 | 21.8 | 58 | 9.9 |
| Jul | 32.9 | 22 | 62 | 9.9 |
| Aug | 33.1 | 22.3 | 69 | 9.6 |
| Sep | 33.1 | 22 | 76 | 8.8 |
| Oct | 32.3 | 21.7 | 123 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 30.4 | 20.6 | 239 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 28.8 | 19.6 | 244 | 6 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JunJulAugSep
Beaches: JunJulAugSep
Hiking: JunJulAugSep
Sightseeing: JunJulAugMar
Puerto Plata quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Dec, about 244 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 33.1°C.
Where to stay
See Puerto Plata hotels · Book Puerto Plata tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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