Puerto Plata weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Like most weather services, we show Puerto Plata at one spot: Puerto Plata, its largest city. At 2:45 PM local time it was clear and 29°C (84°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (3.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Jan–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 15%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (3.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–MarOff season May, Sep–Nov
About Puerto Plata weather
Is it raining in Puerto Plata right now?
No. It’s clear and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (3.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Puerto Plata this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Puerto Plata lately?
In the past 7 days, Puerto Plata had 4 rainy days and 20.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Puerto Plata?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Puerto Plata weather by month
When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Puerto Plata is Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (80°F) in February to 30°C (85°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Plata?
November is the wettest month, with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Puerto Plata?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 26°C (80°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (80°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Puerto Plata have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 99 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Puerto Plata), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Puerto Plata
Weather can differ a lot within Puerto Plata: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata | Jan–Mar | None | 26–30°C | 725 mm |
| Río Grande | Feb–Mar | None | 28–32°C | 627 mm |
| Monte Llano | Feb–Mar | None | 28–32°C | 627 mm |