Monthly climate guide
Puerto Plata weather in September
Expect hot weather in Puerto Plata in September: afternoons reach about 30°C (86°F), while nights drop to around 27°C (80°F). Around 79 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 August and about the same as October.
What stands out in September
- Even after dark it stays around 27°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- Puerto Plata is usually about 2°C cooler than San Francisco de Macorís, 70 km away, in September.
- It's humid — around 80% — so the heat feels heavier.
September is typically Puerto Plata's warmest month.
Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
27°C
80°F
Rainfall
79 mm
some rain
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
52%
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 September
- 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 September 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 September
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Puerto Plata in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
September is a reasonable time for Puerto Plata: highs around 30°C and about 79 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Puerto Plata in September?
Average highs are about 30°C (86°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 September?
Puerto Plata typically gets around 79 mm of rain in September — 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.