Puerto Plata weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata in February?
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 9 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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 92 | 90 |
| Day | 26° | 27° | 27° |
| Night | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| Sun | 8 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 9 | 11 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min07:12 – 18:42
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 35 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Santo_Domingo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Puerto Plata in February: quick answers
Is Puerto Plata hot in February?
Warm rather than hot: in February, daytime highs in Puerto Plata average 27 °C and nights cool to about 22 °C.
Can you swim in Puerto Plata in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Puerto Plata in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)