Puerto Plata Province Weather in March

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

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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 March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Puerto Plata Province in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Cabarete at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Punta Rucia at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Río San Juan with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Puerto Plata Province by month

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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 March

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

Temperature range in Puerto Plata Province (March)

Precipitation variation in Puerto Plata Province (March)

Sosúa

In March Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sosúa →

Cabarete

In March 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 excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cabarete →

San Felipe de Puerto Plata

In March 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 excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Felipe de Puerto Plata →

Río San Juan

In March Río San Juan 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 excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Río San Juan →

Punta Rucia

In March Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sosúa 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Cabarete 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Río San Juan 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Punta Rucia 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Puerto Plata Province weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic in March. The popular destination of Sosúa averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sosúa peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in March, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic during March, with Sosúa averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

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

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic with overall excellent 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 excellent weather in Sosúa. In contrast, June, July, August, September and October tend to have good weather conditions.

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