Puerto Plata vs Punta Cana in August

Puerto Plata is the better pick in August — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Plata is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Punta Cana is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Puerto Plata vs Punta CanaAugust climate, side by side

Puerto PlataPunta Cana
Comfort score88/100 (A)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high38°C37°C
Avg high / low33° / 23°32° / 24°
Rainfall57 mm112 mm
Rainy days1221
Humidity79%80%
Air quality (AQI)3944

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Puerto Plata vs Punta Cana in August — FAQ

Is August better in Puerto Plata or Punta Cana?
Puerto Plata is the better pick in August — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Plata is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Punta Cana is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata vs Punta Cana in August?
In August, Puerto Plata averages 33°C high / 23°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Punta Cana averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 112 mm.