Monthly climate guide
Puerto Plata weather in December
Expect hot weather in Puerto Plata in December: afternoons reach about 27°C (81°F), while nights drop to around 25°C (76°F). Around 54 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 November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- Even after dark it stays around 25°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
- It's humid — around 80% — so the heat feels heavier.
- Puerto Plata is usually about 2°C cooler than Samaná, 160 km away, in December.
Avg high
27°C
81°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
54 mm
some rain
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
43%
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 December
- 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 December 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 December
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Puerto Plata in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
December is a reasonable time for Puerto Plata: highs around 27°C and about 54 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Puerto Plata in December?
Average highs are about 27°C (81°F) and average lows about 25°C (76°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Plata in December?
Puerto Plata typically gets around 54 mm of rain in December — 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.