Climate Insights for Puerto Plata

The climate in Puerto Plata is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 746mm of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Plata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Plata is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Puerto Plata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Puerto Plata is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 746mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 94mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 31mm. That's 63mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Puerto Plata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 19km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Puerto Plata, which began on March 20, 2026. Puerto Plata 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Puerto Plata is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.