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Puerto Plata weather in March

March in Puerto Plata is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 23°C (74°F). The month usually brings about 48 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as February and about the same as April.

What stands out in March

  • Even after dark it stays around 23°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
  • Puerto Plata is usually about 2°C cooler than San Francisco de Macorís, 70 km away, in March.
  • It's humid — around 77% — so the heat feels heavier.
  • Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.

March is typically Puerto Plata's coolest month.

Avg high

27°C

80°F

Avg low

23°C

74°F

Rainfall

48 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

77%

relative

Sky

46%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Puerto Plata weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Puerto Plata
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January27°C / 80°F24°C / 74°F57 mm79%42%
February27°C / 80°F23°C / 74°F33 mm78%40%
March27°C / 80°F23°C / 74°F48 mm77%46%
April28°C / 82°F24°C / 75°F43 mm78%46%
May28°C / 83°F25°C / 77°F81 mm81%63%
June29°C / 85°F26°C / 79°F49 mm81%55%
July29°C / 85°F26°C / 80°F64 mm81%49%
August30°C / 85°F27°C / 80°F72 mm81%48%
September30°C / 86°F27°C / 80°F79 mm80%52%
October30°C / 85°F26°C / 80°F80 mm80%54%
November28°C / 83°F26°C / 78°F136 mm81%55%
December27°C / 81°F25°C / 76°F54 mm80%43%

What to pack for March

  • 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
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Puerto Plata?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Puerto Plata in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Puerto Plata?

Yes. March is one of the best months for Puerto Plata, with highs around 27°C and about 48 mm of rain.

How warm is Puerto Plata in March?

Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 23°C (74°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Puerto Plata in March?

Puerto Plata typically gets around 48 mm of rain in March — 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.