Weather in December in Puerto Plata Province
Are you planning a trip a to Puerto Plata Province in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata Province in December?
Puerto Plata Province is a region in the Dominican Republic. December in Puerto Plata Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Cabarete at 27°C to very warm in Punta Rucia at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Punta Rucia and 23°C in Cabarete.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 43 mm to high rainfall in Cabarete with 107 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in Puerto Plata Province, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Puerto Plata Province's yearly weather, check out our Puerto Plata Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Puerto Plata Province?
Sosúa
In December Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cabarete
In December Cabarete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Felipe de Puerto Plata
In December San Felipe de Puerto Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Río San Juan
In December Río San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Punta Rucia
In December Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Puerto Plata Province, in the Dominican Republic.
Is December the best time to visit Puerto Plata Province?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Puerto Plata Province due to the typically pleasant weather in Sosúa.
On average, the best time to visit Puerto Plata Province is in February, March, April and May with generally perfect weather in Sosúa.
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