Climate Insights for Puerto Plata
Turbo, Antioquia, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Puerto Plata is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,133 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 264 mm of rainfall. Puerto Plata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Puerto Plata is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 84 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 10.4 in of rainfall. Puerto Plata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Puerto Plata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Puerto Plata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Puerto Plata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,133 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 264 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27 mm. That's 237 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Puerto Plata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 9.3 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Puerto Plata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Puerto Plata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Plata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Plata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.