Puerto Plata weather in March

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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March in Puerto Plata: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Puerto Plata · #180 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Puerto Plata climate normals — March

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low22°C / 72°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 68°F
Sunshine10.9 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind20 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Puerto Plata in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
March in Puerto Plata: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Puerto Plata on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata in March?
In March, Puerto Plata averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 22.4°C, with about 82.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Puerto Plata in March?
Puerto Plata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in March.

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