Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Puerto Plata in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 89°Fwarmest average high (September)
- 81°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 39%fewest rain days (February)
- 71%most rain days (April)
Weather in Puerto Plata right now
Weather in Puerto Plata by month
Average highs run from 81°F (27°C) in January to 89°F (31°C) in September. Rain falls on the fewest days in February and the most in April. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81 / 72°F27 / 22°C | 53% | 12 mph20 km/h | 80°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 81 / 71°F27 / 22°C | 39% | 13 mph22 km/h | 80°F26°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| March | 83 / 72°F28 / 22°C | 39% | 13 mph21 km/h | 80°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| April | 82 / 72°F28 / 22°C | 71% | 12 mph20 km/h | 80°F27°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| May | 86 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 54% | 12 mph20 km/h | 82°F28°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| June | 88 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 42% | 14 mph22 km/h | 83°F29°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 88 / 78°F31 / 25°C | 45% | 16 mph26 km/h | 83°F28°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 88 / 78°F31 / 26°C | 52% | 14 mph22 km/h | 84°F29°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 89 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 60% | 12 mph19 km/h | 86°F30°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 87 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 66% | 10 mph16 km/h | 87°F30°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 52% | 11 mph18 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| December | 82 / 73°F28 / 23°C | 55% | 11 mph18 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Puerto Plata
8 ships from 1 cruise line are scheduled here, 40 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Miami |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Miami |
| Tue, Oct 202026 | Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Port Canaveral |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Miami |
| Fri, Oct 302026 | Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 5 nights from Port Canaveral |
| Mon, Nov 22026 | Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Miami |
| Tue, Nov 32026 | Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Port Canaveral |
| Sun, Nov 82026 | Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 5 nights from Port Canaveral |
| Tue, Nov 102026 | Norwegian AquaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Miami |
| Thu, Nov 122026 | Norwegian BlissNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 12 nights from New York City |
| Fri, Nov 132026 | Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 5 nights from Port Canaveral |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 3 nights from Port Canaveral |
| Sun, Nov 152026 | Norwegian EscapeNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Port Canaveral |
| Tue, Nov 172026 | Norwegian AquaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Miami |
| Sat, Nov 212026 | Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Port Canaveral |
Ships that visit Puerto Plata
- Norwegian AquaNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian EscapeNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian BlissNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian PearlNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian JewelNorwegian Cruise Line
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.