Puerto Plata Province Weather in October

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

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Sosúa Cabarete San Felipe de Puerto Plata Río San Juan

Thinking about venturing to Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Puerto Plata Province in October

Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic is a region in the Dominican Republic. October 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 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Punta Rucia at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Punta Rucia and 25°C (77°F) in Cabarete. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Rucia with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Río San Juan with 130 mm (5.1 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 October

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

Temperature range in Puerto Plata Province (October)

Precipitation variation in Puerto Plata Province (October)

Sosúa

In October Sosúa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Cabarete

In October Cabarete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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San Felipe de Puerto Plata

In October San Felipe de Puerto Plata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Río San Juan

In October Río San Juan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Punta Rucia

In October Punta Rucia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sosúa 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Cabarete 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
San Felipe de Puerto Plata 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Río San Juan 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Punta Rucia 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Puerto Plata Province weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic brings tolerable weather. In Sosúa, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

In Sosúa, the average daytime high in October is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Not particularly. Sosúa averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Sosúa, October may not be the ideal time to visit Puerto Plata Province, the Dominican Republic.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April and May offering mostly perfect weather in Sosúa. In contrast, June, July, August, September and October tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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