Monthly climate guide
Puerto Plata weather in April
Expect hot weather in Puerto Plata in April: afternoons reach about 28°C (82°F), while nights drop to around 24°C (75°F). Around 43 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as March and about the same as May.
What stands out in April
- Just 70 km apart, but Puerto Plata runs about 2°C cooler than San Francisco de Macorís this month.
- Humidity near 78% makes 28°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 24°C — air-conditioning helps.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
43 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Puerto Plata weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 24°C / 74°F | 57 mm | 79% | 42% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 23°C / 74°F | 33 mm | 78% | 40% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 23°C / 74°F | 48 mm | 77% | 46% |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 24°C / 75°F | 43 mm | 78% | 46% |
| May | 28°C / 83°F | 25°C / 77°F | 81 mm | 81% | 63% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 26°C / 79°F | 49 mm | 81% | 55% |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 26°C / 80°F | 64 mm | 81% | 49% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 27°C / 80°F | 72 mm | 81% | 48% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 27°C / 80°F | 79 mm | 80% | 52% |
| October | 30°C / 85°F | 26°C / 80°F | 80 mm | 80% | 54% |
| November | 28°C / 83°F | 26°C / 78°F | 136 mm | 81% | 55% |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 25°C / 76°F | 54 mm | 80% | 43% |
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is April a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Puerto Plata →Other Dominican Republic cities in April
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Puerto Plata in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
Yes. April is one of the best months for Puerto Plata, with highs around 28°C and about 43 mm of rain.
How warm is Puerto Plata in April?
Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 24°C (75°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Plata in April?
Puerto Plata typically gets around 43 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Puerto Plata (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.