Weather in May in Puerto Plata Province
Thinking about venturing to Puerto Plata Province this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata Province in May?
Puerto Plata Province is a region in the Dominican Republic. May 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 the temperature is warm in Cabarete at 28°C and very warm in Punta Rucia at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Punta Rucia and 24°C in Cabarete.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 64 mm to high rainfall in Río San Juan with 138 mm.For a closer look at May'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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Puerto Plata Province?
Sosúa
In May Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cabarete
In May Cabarete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Felipe de Puerto Plata
In May San Felipe de Puerto Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Río San Juan
In May Río San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Punta Rucia
In May Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Puerto Plata Province?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Puerto Plata Province with overall perfect weather in Sosúa.
Generally speaking, February, March, April and May provide perfect weather in Sosúa.
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