Monthly climate guide
Puerto Plata weather in January
Expect warm weather in Puerto Plata in January: afternoons reach about 27°C (80°F), while nights drop to around 24°C (74°F). Around 57 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 December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Puerto Plata is usually about 2°C cooler than Samaná, 160 km away, in January.
- January is among Puerto Plata's three coolest months.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- It's humid — around 79% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
24°C
74°F
Rainfall
57 mm
some rain
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
42%
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 January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January 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 January
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Puerto Plata in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
January is a reasonable time for Puerto Plata: highs around 27°C and about 57 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Puerto Plata in January?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 24°C (74°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Plata in January?
Puerto Plata typically gets around 57 mm of rain in January — 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.