Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic · Caribbean
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 73°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.3 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
91%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 79°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
58%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
8 mphDecember Light breeze
Sea temperature
81°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Feels 81°F
Rain28%
Cloud41%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday83°F
Feels 85°F
Rain31%
Cloud45%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 84°F
Rain28%
Cloud42%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain21%
Cloud37%
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
Data & methodology