Puerto Plata Weather in March

What's the weather like in Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata) in March 2024?

The climate in Puerto Plata during March can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

March is in the spring in Puerto Plata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

Puerto Plata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Nightly temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Average temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 122 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 26.1°C 78.9°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Puerto Plata with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata average temperature in March

March rainfall

Puerto Plata average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Puerto Plata average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Puerto Plata in March 2024.

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Puerto Plata weather stats

Puerto Plata weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: July 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 27.5°C 81.5°F
Wettest month: December 246mm 9.7ins
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