Monthly climate guide
Puerto Plata weather in August
Expect hot weather in Puerto Plata in August: afternoons reach about 30°C (85°F), while nights drop to around 27°C (80°F). Around 72 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 27°C — air-conditioning helps.
- Only one month is warmer in Puerto Plata than August.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Humidity near 81% makes 30°C feel stickier than it sounds.
Avg high
30°C
85°F
Avg low
27°C
80°F
Rainfall
72 mm
some rain
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
48%
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 August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August 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 August
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Puerto Plata in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
August is a reasonable time for Puerto Plata: highs around 30°C and about 72 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Puerto Plata in August?
Average highs are about 30°C (85°F) and average lows about 27°C (80°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Plata in August?
Puerto Plata typically gets around 72 mm of rain in August — some rain.
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.