Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical Aug high
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic · Caribbean
Puerto Plata is most comfortable around February to April, its relatively drier stretch in a warm, humid climate.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
72°F to 87°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
11.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year. Rain is usually light for the month.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.6 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.
Very humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
84°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
47%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Puerto Plata with English Harbour.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology