Puerto Plata Province Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic in April.

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Sosúa Cabarete San Felipe de Puerto Plata Río San Juan

Are you planning a trip a to Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Puerto Plata Province in April

Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. April in Puerto Plata Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Cabarete at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Punta Rucia at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Punta Rucia and 23°C (73°F) in Cabarete.

For specific regional insights in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to high rainfall in Río San Juan with 111 mm (4.4 in).

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January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puerto Plata Province in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Puerto Plata Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Puerto Plata Province

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in Puerto Plata Province (April)

Precipitation variation in Puerto Plata Province (April)

Sosúa

In April Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Cabarete

In April Cabarete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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San Felipe de Puerto Plata

In April San Felipe de Puerto Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Río San Juan

In April Río San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Punta Rucia

In April Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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In our records: the Dominican Republic April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in the Dominican Republic in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in the Dominican Republic brought 382 mm (15 in) in Santa Cruz de Barahona on April 24, 2017.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Puerto Plata Province in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sosúa 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Cabarete 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Río San Juan 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Punta Rucia 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Puerto Plata Province weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic in April?

Expect perfect weather across Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic in April. The popular destination of Sosúa averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic in April?

Daytime temperatures in Sosúa peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in April, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Sosúa averages just 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic with overall perfect weather in Sosúa.

Generally speaking, February, March, April and May provide perfect weather in Sosúa. In contrast, June, July, August, September and October tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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