Climate normals · 1970–2000
Puerto Plata Climate
Puerto Plata is a city in Dominican Republic (18) with a population of about 146,000. Its average annual temperature is 25.2°C (77°F), with roughly 1605 mm of rain per year.
25.2°C
Avg Temp
1605
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Puerto Plata Climate
Puerto Plata has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F) and receives about 1605 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.2°C
Avg Temp
1605
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 74° | 164 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 126 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 115 mm |
| April | 25° / 76° | 147 mm |
| May | 26° / 78° | 140 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 69 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 66 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 77 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 87 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 134 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 236 mm |
| December | 24° / 74° | 244 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Puerto Plata
The most comfortable months to visit Puerto Plata are typically February, March and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Puerto Plata are typically February, March and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C and about 1605 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Puerto Plata average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.