Puerto Plata Province Weather in May

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

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

What to Expect in Puerto Plata Province in May

Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic 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 (82°F) and very warm in Punta Rucia at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Punta Rucia and 24°C (75°F) in Cabarete.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Río San Juan with 138 mm (5.4 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 May

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

Temperature range in Puerto Plata Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Puerto Plata Province (May)

Sosúa

In May Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Cabarete

In May Cabarete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Río San Juan

In May Río San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Río San Juan →

Punta Rucia

In May Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sosúa 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Cabarete 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Río San Juan 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Punta Rucia 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Puerto Plata Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sosúa average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic during May range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Sosúa.

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

Not particularly. Sosúa averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic with overall perfect weather in Sosúa.

Generally speaking, February, March, April and May provide perfect weather in Sosúa. The weather in June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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