AI-generatedPuerto Plata at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,880 h
- Rain a year
- 769 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Plata is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – September
October is the peak of the hurricane season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3718:20
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata in October?
In October, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 90 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:37 – 18:20
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on average
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Santo_Domingo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %5 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Puerto Plata
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto Plata ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 29.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.1° | 25.4° | 26.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.1° | 25.6° | 26.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.4° | 25.9° | 26.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.1° | 26.4° | 27.7° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.7° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.5° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.3° | 26.5° | 27.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Puerto Plata
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Puerto Plata, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Puerto Plata
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Puerto Plata: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Puerto Plata has about 17 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 26° | 22° | 26.5° | 7.2 h | 12 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 27° | 22° | 26.1° | 7.7 h | 9 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 27° | 22° | 26.1° | 7.9 h | 11 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 28° | 23° | 26.4° | 8.3 h | 13 | 63 |
| MayMay | 81 | 29° | 24° | 27.1° | 8.1 h | 15 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 30° | 25° | 27.9° | 8.8 h | 10 | 44 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 30° | 25° | 28.1° | 8.9 h | 10 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 30° | 26° | 28.5° | 8.5 h | 12 | 53 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.1 h | 16 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.0 h | 17 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 28° | 24° | 28.4° | 6.9 h | 16 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 27° | 23° | 27.3° | 7.2 h | 12 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
19.79° N, 70.69° W · 34 m · America/Santo_Domingo
Best time to visit Puerto Plata
The best time to visit Puerto Plata is from November to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from January to March and from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to March. Rain is most frequent from April to May and from September to December; the wettest month is November with 90 mm.
Puerto Plata through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Plata in the dry season
Jan – Mar, Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Puerto Plata in the rainy season
Apr – May, Sep – Dec
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Puerto Plata for you.
Your best months: February – March, June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Mar, Jun – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May, Sep – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Puerto Plata month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January26° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, Puerto Plata is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in January88February27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In February, Puerto Plata is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in February86March27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In March, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in March85April28° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In April, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in April81May29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In May, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 79 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in May90June30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In June, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in June91July30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In July, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 35 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in July88August30° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in August80September31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 80 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in September74October30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 90 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in October76November28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In November, Puerto Plata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 90 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata in November82December27° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In December, Puerto Plata is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Plata.
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Puerto Plata vs. Punta Cana
In October the holiday weather in Puerto Plata and Punta Cana is about equally good (score 74 vs. 73). During the day Punta Cana is 1 °C cooler than Puerto Plata. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Puerto Plata | Punta Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 21 |
| Best time | Nov – Sep | Dec – Sep |
Through the year
Dominican Republic in October: the best places
In October, Puerto Plata ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Puerto PlataThis page30°29°74
- 2Punta Cana29°29°73
Planning a trip to Puerto Plata
Weather for your travel dates
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,940 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Puerto Plata lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Plata
When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
The best time to visit Puerto Plata is from November to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Plata?
The sea temperature in Puerto Plata ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Puerto Plata in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Plata?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Plata?
Rain is most frequent from April to May and from September to December; the wettest month is November with 90 mm. The driest month is July with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Plata get?
Puerto Plata gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in November there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Plata in?
Puerto Plata uses the time zone America/Santo_Domingo, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Plata?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Plata takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,940 km.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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