Puerto Plata weather in December (Greater Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
Is December a good time to explore Puerto Plata weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in Puerto Plata in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C.
Precipitation
Puerto Plata in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Puerto Plata climate page with graphs.
Puerto Plata, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
23°C
Max Temperature
28°C
Water Temperature
27°C
Chance of Rain
46%
Precipitation
83 mm
Rainy days
14 days
Humidity
81%
Windspeed
7 km/h
Where to go in the Dominican Republic in December
Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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