San Felipe de Puerto Plata Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in San Felipe de Puerto Plata remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 22°C (72°F) during January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, San Felipe de Puerto Plata has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 870 mm (34 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives high rainfall, averaging 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 43 mm (1.7 in) over 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our San Felipe de Puerto Plata Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C (79°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December and highest during June, July, August and September. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)