Puerto Plata Province Weather & Climate: the Dominican Republic

Climate by month across Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Puerto Plata Province

Puerto Plata Province is one of several regions in the Dominican Republic, with temperatures that range from 26°C (79°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) during the peak of September. We've based our full climate overview on data from Sosúa, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Puerto Plata Province, the months of January, February and March bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 27°C (81°F) and 27°C (81°F).

August and September are generally the hottest months of the year.

When it comes to rainfall, Puerto Plata Province sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while June is much drier with just 37 mm (1.5 in).

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Puerto Plata Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sosúa)

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Sosúa Cabarete San Felipe de Puerto Plata Río San Juan Punta Rucia
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Climate map of Puerto Plata Province

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Sosúa 27°C (81°F) 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 954 mm (38 in)
Cabarete 27°C (81°F) 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 1025 mm (40 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 28°C (82°F) 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 870 mm (34 in)
Río San Juan 27°C (81°F) 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 1337 mm (53 in)
Punta Rucia 30°C (86°F) 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 26°C (79°F) 554 mm (22 in)

Places in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic

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