Best Time to Visit Puerto Plata: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Puerto Plata: February, March, January, December.
- Best months for Puerto Plata: February, March, January, December.
- Peak season is February, March, January. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, June, July, August, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: October, May, November.
- The least pleasant month is September (score 6.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 21°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| February | 27°C | 21°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 28°C | 21°C | 61 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| April | 28°C | 22°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 29°C | 23°C | 84 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 42 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 35 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 46 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 75 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.5 |
| October | 30°C | 24°C | 83 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 28°C | 23°C | 87 mm | 16 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 27°C | 22°C | 63 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
The best months are February, March, January, December.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Plata?
The wettest months are October, May, November.