Dominican Republic Weather By Month (Puerto Plata)

January

While it may not be summertime, the weather is still summer-like in the month January. Thanks to the location of the Dominican Republic in the tropical Caribbean Sea, it is always sunny in the region.
Afternoon highs remain very warm, with temperatures averaging highs of 28°C (82°F). While it is still warm enough for flip flops and shorts in the afternoon, you might need to wear long sleeves in the evening hours as average lows fall to as low as 17°C (63°F). January and February average the coldest overnight lows throughout the year in the Dominican Republic. Overall the temperatures during daytime are very pleasant 23°C (73°F) on average.
Although January is one of the chilliest months in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, visitors can still enjoy swimming at the beach with water temperatures averaging 26°C (79°F).
This time of year is also the wettest months. The average precipitation for this period of the year is 148mm, so visitors should also pack a rain jacket or an umbrella.

February

February in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic brings more weather and somewhat drier conditions. Afternoon highs average temperatures similar to January, reaching up to 28°C (82°F). That is still a pleasant temperature for visitors to enjoy a day at the beach and some outdoor activities that Dominican Republic offers. In the evenings the temperatures drop to a respectable 17°C (63°) average low. Long sleeves may be required for visitors that are staying close to the ocean, as the breeze coming from the ocean will help it to feel cooler than the actual temperature of the air.
February is slightly drier than January with the Dominican Republic receiving an average of 122mm of rainfall between 9 to 10 days of the month.
Water temperatures are still pretty warm for visitors to enjoy with temperatures averaging 26°C (79°F) at this time of year.

March

There is not on bad time to visit the Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, and March is typically the beginning of the peak season as spring begins and summer is just around the corner. The days around this time of year is usually hot and long with plenty of sunshine allowing visitors to enjoy all the activities that the region has to offer. During March, Dominican Republic sees an average of 7 long hours of sun per day, giving it a 50 percent chance of getting sunny skies and only a slim 12 percent chance of getting cloudy skies. Rainfall during March in Dominican Republic is still a bit high, but getting lesser than the previous months. In March the nation gets an average of 122mm of rainfall over a typical 9 day span. The chances of seeing rainfalls on any day is 25 percent.
With a constant warm current flowing to the north near the Dominican Republic and the tropical climate of the region, you never have to worry about low water temperatures, with the ocean averaging a 26°C (79°F) in March/

April

The weather in April in the Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is very pleasant, making April the perfect time of year to visit the nation. The nonnegative is that the rainfalls during April remain high.
Temperatures continue to get warmer and warmer with highs averaging 30°C (86°F). Temperatures are warm enough for you to spend the entire day outside. The positive is that there is as much sunshine to go around with an average of 7 hours of daily sun light. Overnight, the temperatures are still chilly enough for some visitors to require a jacket with temperatures dropping as low as 18°C (64°F) each morning. The daily temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with most of the day being very pleasant. Visitors planning to get away for a while should check the daily forecast before leaving home.
Some extra rain equipment is necessary as thunderstorms and showers can appear out of nowhere. Rainfall will show up on an average of 10 days throughout the month of April with monthly rainfall averaging 167mm. This time of year is the rainiest for the region, but it is unlikely that it will fall all day long.

May

As the Dominican Republic begins to get closer to summer and the end of spring, the weather continues to get warmer, both on and off the land.
During May, the ocean temperatures spike to an average of 27°C (81°F). At this point, the water is very similar to bathwater and is warn enough for anyone to enjoy a swim.
Air temperatures continue to rise as well, with average afternoon highs of 31°C (88°F). With the tropical climate of Dominican Republic, the relative humidity will stay high at about 80 percent throughout the entire month. Overnight low temperatures are also on the rise and visitors are now able not to pack any jacket at this time. The coldest temperatures are usually in the morning. On average, the overnight low for April in the Dominican Republic is 20°C (68°F), and the average daily temperature being at a pleasant 26°C (78°F).
Sunshine may not be so much during May despite the 7 hours of average sunlight, as May is also one of the wettest months in the Dominican Republic with a mean precipitation of 167mm over the entire month. This means there will be at least 13 days of seeing some rain.

June

June in the Dominican Republic is somewhat drier and warmer than the previous months, and it also marks the beginning of the hurricane season. The hurricane season runs from June 1 Until the end of November with the Island getting affected by tropical storms almost every year. In fact, tropical storms are often developed in the vicinity of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic during this time of year. Though this is not a reason to cancel your trip, to be sure, check the extended forecast before leaving home.
During this time of year, the amount of daily sunshine starts to increase as the northern hemisphere creeps closer towards the longest day of the year. Also, during June, the region will experience an average of 8 hours of sunshine daily, with only a ten percentage chance of seeing cloudy skies and a 22 percent chance of rain. After receiving several months of high precipitation, this month begins to usher in the driest season with only 88mm precipitation received over 13 days.

July

July in the Dominican Republic is very similar to June, but slightly warmer and a bit more rain that mostly last an hour. The maximum temperatures around this time of year averages around 30 °C with lows averaging about 25 °C, so it is best to pack light clothing. During July, the daily amount of sunshine is up to 8 long hours making the temperature of the ocean very beautiful and warm for everyone to enjoy a dip.
Precipitation during July is at 89mm with between a total of 15 days.

August

As it gets towards August in the Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, the weather continues to get warmer, and hurricane threat begins to increase. August, along with September are usually the two most active months for tropical storms. It is during this period that the Caribbean experiences most of their tropical storms and most violent ones too, so care needs to be taken to keep an eye on the daily forecast during

August.
The water temperatures remain primed for any developments with temperatures at a decent 29°C. This water is perfect for visitors who are planning on spending hours on the beach.

Visitors are advised to pack light clothing for the warm temperatures on land, both at day and nighttime. The average overnight lows during this time year will round out at 21°C (70°F) making the evenings very warm along with earl morning hours. Once the sun is out, the temperature quickly rises to afternoon highs of 33°C (91°F).

September

September equals July in being the hottest time of the year for the Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic both on and off the land. Also, September marks the height of the hurricane season Mid-September marks the peak of the hurricane season for some areas in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
This month is also the beginning of increased rainfall throughout the entire Island as well. After several dry months, the average precipitation spikes to a massive 107mm over a stretch of 16 days. However, there is a lot of the sunshine with the island getting about 7 hours of daily sunlight.
Sea temperatures are still reaching an average 29°C (84°F) on a daily basis.
Afternoon highs remain very warm with temperatures escalating to 33°C towards thinned of the afternoon.

October

October in the Dominican Republic is the beginning of one of the wettest periods of the year along with slightly cooler conditions. However, the ocean temperature remains very warm and still support the development of tropical storms if the upper-level conditions are right.
Thanks to warm Gulf drifting past the Caribbean Islands and along the east coast of the USA, warm ocean water continues to slide northward despite the cooler temperatures on land. As a result, during this time of year water temperatures are still at 29°C. Because of these warm conditions, a lot of visitors take advantage of the drop in hotel rates for the down season, but can still spend hours golfing and surf.
The average precipitation rises to an impressive 152mm over a stretch of 17 days. Some of this rain may be downpours, but it rarely lasts very long.
Despite getting towards the end of the year, average afternoon highs only dip by a few degrees. The temperature will still typically hit 32°C during this time. The average overnight temperatures have dropped though and might want to bring a few extra clothing for the cool evening temperatures with overnight lows being at 20°C.

November

November weather in the Dominican Republic can be both great and not so great. The positive is that is the end of the hurricane season. But this month is also the start of the two wettest months of the year for the region. Therefore visitors will need to be properly prepared for the possibility that they will receive rain atlas for a small portion of their trip.
Despite the increased rainfall, temperatures remain warm, though they have called off a bit from their yearly highs during the summer. The afternoon highs for this tie is now a pleasant 31°C on average. This is still pretty warm for visitors to indulge in everything the region has to offer. The evening lows are now back to where some people might require a light jacket or long sleeves, rounding off at an average 19°C.
Because of the shorter days at this time of year, the sunshine is kind of hard to come by with only 6 hours of sunlight. The average amount of rainfall propels to a massive 241mm over a stretch of 12 days per month.

December

December is the mark of the coolest and wettest times of the year for Puerto Plata in DR. However, it is the low season and might be a perfect time to visit and take advantage of low rates, fewer crowds and few sunny days mixed in.
The average amount of rainfall is now at its peak with an impressive 246mm of precipitation. And the rain is usually over an 11 day period, so visitors have more than enough sunshine to enjoy Puerto Plata. At this time of year, the regions are still getting 6 hours of sunlight.
Ocean surface temperatures are still relatively warm despite the drop in temperature with a 27°C of average warmth.
Both day and nighttime temperatures faltering this time of the year though there is still no dramatic cooling. The average afternoon highs will now be at 28°C during the mid-afternoon hours. At night time some guest might need to bring jackets, with average lows rounding off at 18°C. Overall the daytime temperatures are relatively mild at 23°C.