San Felipe de Puerto Plata weather in December (Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic)

Looking to travel to San Felipe de Puerto Plata in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In San Felipe de Puerto Plata, December is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C.

San Felipe de Puerto Plata in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit San Felipe de Puerto Plata. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Felipe de Puerto Plata climate page with graphs.

 

San Felipe de Puerto Plata, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
* Data from: Puerto Plata, the Dominican Republic (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the Dominican Republic in December

Find out more about the weather in the Dominican Republic in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in San Felipe de Puerto Plata in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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