Puerto Plata weather in December
December in Puerto Plata: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Puerto Plata · #115 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Puerto Plata climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Puerto Plata in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
- December in Puerto Plata: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Puerto Plata on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Puerto Plata in December?
- In December, Puerto Plata averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 60.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Puerto Plata in December?
- Puerto Plata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.