Puerto Plata
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Puerto Plata month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Puerto Plata are typically February, April and December, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 21°C), and March the wettest (about 140 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5 | 21.5 | 120 | 10.1 |
| February | 26.3 | 21.3 | 81 | 10.9 |
| March | 26.8 | 21.4 | 140 | 11.2 |
| April | 27.4 | 22.0 | 97 | 11.5 |
| May | 28.8 | 23.3 | 77 | 11.5 |
| June | 30.0 | 24.3 | 39 | 12.0 |
| July | 30.0 | 24.7 | 49 | 11.9 |
| August | 30.2 | 24.7 | 71 | 11.4 |
| September | 30.3 | 24.6 | 115 | 10.7 |
| October | 29.6 | 24.1 | 96 | 10.1 |
| November | 28.1 | 23.1 | 127 | 10.1 |
| December | 27.0 | 22.2 | 91 | 10.4 |
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01 · OverviewPuerto Plata, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Puerto Plata took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Puerto Plata
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Puerto Plata
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Puerto Plata
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Puerto Plata
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Puerto Plata
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Puerto Plata
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puerto Plata
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01 · Q&AWhere is Puerto Plata located and what are its coordinates?
Puerto Plata is situated in Dominican Republic at geographic coordinates 19.7934, -70.6884 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata has a recorded population of approximately 146,000 and observes the America/Santo_Domingo time zone (DOP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Puerto Plata?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Puerto Plata include es-DO, and the circulating currency is DOP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Puerto Plata?
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