Puerto Plata Province Weather in December

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

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Sosúa Cabarete San Felipe de Puerto Plata Río San Juan

Planning a getaway to Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Puerto Plata Province in December

Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic 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 (81°F) to very warm in Punta Rucia at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Punta Rucia and 23°C (73°F) in Cabarete.

To explore the conditions in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to high rainfall in Cabarete with 107 mm (4.2 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 December

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

Temperature range in Puerto Plata Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Puerto Plata Province (December)

Sosúa

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Cabarete

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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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 (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Río San Juan

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Punta Rucia

In December Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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In our records: the Dominican Republic December extremes

Notable December 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.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in the Dominican Republic dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Constanza on December 18, 2008.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sosúa 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Cabarete 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Río San Juan 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Punta Rucia 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Puerto Plata Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic typically experiences pleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sosúa average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Sosúa averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

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

Sosúa typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 101 mm (4 in) on average across Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic.

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

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic with overall pleasant weather in Sosúa.

On average, the best time to visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic is in February, March, April and May with generally perfect weather in Sosúa. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August, September and October tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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