Puerto Plata weather in October

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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October in Puerto Plata: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Puerto Plata · #164 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Puerto Plata climate normals — October

Daytime high30°C / 86°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low25°C / 78°F
Rainfall62 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 74°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

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

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Puerto Plata in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Puerto Plata?
October in Puerto Plata: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Puerto Plata on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Puerto Plata in October?
In October, Puerto Plata averages a daily high of 30.2°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 61.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Puerto Plata in October?
Puerto Plata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.

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