Climate Insights for Puerto Plata Airport

The climate in Puerto Plata Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 851mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 123mm of rainfall. Puerto Plata Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Puerto Plata Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Puerto Plata Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 851mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 123mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 20mm. That's 103mm less than November, 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 Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 24km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Puerto Plata Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Puerto Plata Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Puerto Plata Airport is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Plata Airport 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.