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Puerto Plata in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Puerto Plata in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Puerto Plata in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Puerto Plata in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Plata has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Puerto Plata in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Plata for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +18°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +29°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.

Is Puerto Plata warm or cold in April?

Puerto Plata is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +22°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Puerto Plata:

Climate in Puerto Plata in April

Puerto Plata weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+27°C+28°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+16°C+19°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+35°C+36°C
Rainfall
63 mm67 mm87 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%80%81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
1084
Cloudy days
151416
Rainy days
6811
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 67 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in March to 8 in April.

Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Puerto Plata in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Puerto Plata is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Puerto Plata based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 40% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Plata wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 33 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Puerto Plata?

This is the weather in Puerto Plata in April 2023:
1 April
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+30°C
2 April
☀️
+30°C
3 April
☀️
+30°C
4 April
☀️
+30°C
5 April
☀️
+30°C
6 April
☀️
+30°C
7 April
☀️
+30°C
8 April
☀️
+31°C
9 April
☀️
+32°C
10 April
☀️
+31°C
11 April
☁️
+30°C
12 April
☁️
+27°C
13 April
🌧️
+29°C
14 April
☁️
+30°C
15 April
☁️
+29°C
16 April
☁️
+30°C
17 April
☁️
+30°C
18 April
☁️
+30°C
19 April
☀️
+33°C
20 April
🌧️
+27°C
21 April
🌧️
+29°C
22 April
☁️
+29°C
23 April
☁️
+28°C
24 April
☁️
+29°C
25 April
☁️
+30°C
26 April
☁️
+29°C
27 April
☁️
+27°C
28 April
☀️
+29°C
29 April
☀️
+29°C
30 April
☁️
+30°C
In April 2023 Puerto Plata had 13 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Puerto Plata climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Puerto Plata in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+28°C) and the highest in 2013 (+38°C). The driest year was 2020 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 173 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Plata in April:

Is April a good time to visit Puerto Plata?

April is a really good time to go to Puerto Plata. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Puerto Plata.

Can you sunbathe in Puerto Plata in April?

April is warm in Puerto Plata. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Puerto Plata rainy in April?

Puerto Plata is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Puerto Plata in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Plata in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Dominican Republic

Check out the weather for other cities in Dominican Republic.

Monthly weather in Puerto Plata

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Plata, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.