Puerto Plata Province Weather in August

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

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Sosúa Cabarete San Felipe de Puerto Plata Río San Juan

Considering a trip to Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Puerto Plata Province in August

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Cabarete at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Punta Rucia at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 26°C (79°F) in Punta Rucia and 25°C (77°F) in Cabarete. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to high rainfall in Río San Juan with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Explore Puerto Plata Province by month

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)

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic?

Temperature range in Puerto Plata Province (August)

Precipitation variation in Puerto Plata Province (August)

Sosúa

In August Sosúa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Cabarete

In August Cabarete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
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San Felipe de Puerto Plata

In August San Felipe de Puerto Plata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Río San Juan

In August Río San Juan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
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Punta Rucia

In August Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
good
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sosúa 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Cabarete 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Río San Juan 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Punta Rucia 34°C (93°F) 26°C (79°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

Puerto Plata Province weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic generally has good weather conditions. Sosúa sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Sosúa peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic during August, with Sosúa averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

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

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic with often very good weather in Sosúa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April and May offering mostly excellent weather in Sosúa. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August, September and October tend to have good weather conditions.

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