Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic · Caribbean
Hot days and plenty of sun. Hurricane risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 12 wet days this month.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.6 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
72%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 86°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAugust Light breeze
Sea temperature
84°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain11%
Cloud45%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday89°F
Feels 93°F
Rain17%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 92°F
Rain40%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain12%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 72 | 2.4 | 11 | 10.0 | 82 | 80 |
| Feb | 83 | 72 | 1.8 | 9 | 10.8 | 80 | 79 |
| Mar | 84 | 73 | 2.4 | 11 | 11.3 | 79 | 79 |
| Apr | 85 | 74 | 2.5 | 13 | 11.8 | 80 | 80 |
| May | 87 | 76 | 3.1 | 15 | 11.7 | 81 | 81 |
| Jun | 89 | 78 | 1.8 | 10 | 12.3 | 79 | 83 |
| Jul | 89 | 78 | 1.4 | 11 | 12.1 | 79 | 83 |
| Aug | 89 | 79 | 2.1 | 12 | 11.6 | 80 | 84 |
| Sep | 90 | 78 | 3.1 | 16 | 11.0 | 81 | 85 |
| Oct | 88 | 77 | 3.5 | 17 | 10.5 | 82 | 84 |
| Nov | 85 | 75 | 3.5 | 16 | 10.4 | 83 | 83 |
| Dec | 83 | 73 | 2.6 | 13 | 10.3 | 82 | 81 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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