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Puerto Plata vs Punta Cana: Where are the Best Weather Conditions?

Are you still thinking which resort would be better for your vacation Puerto Plata or Punta Cana? Following information will help you to make right decision.
Table below displays average weather conditions based on information from 14 day weather forecast.
  Puerto Plata   Punta Cana
Current Weather Conditions
Day Air Temperature 81.1°F 83.5°F
Night Air Temperature 76.4°F 81.4°F
Cloudiness 67.4% 66.1%
Sea Water Temperature * 86.8°F 87.6°F
Rainy Days / Precipitation totals 4 days (2.6 in.) 8 days (3.8 in.)
Sunshine Hours Per Day ** 04h. 36m. 04h. 46m.
14 day forecast 14 day forecast
* There is no forecast for sea water temperature that is why we display current value.
** We are using day length and cloud cover information for each day of two weeks forecast to calculate average value for this parameter.
What is the best time for vacation?
Charts below will help you to compare such weather conditions as day and night air temperature, sea water temperature and precipitation totals. Chart's data is based on information gathered for the last three years.

Resorts Air Temperature by Month, °F

Air Temperature: Day Night

Sea Water Temperature by Month, °F

Precipitation Totals by Month, in

When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata and Punta Cana?
Following information will help you to choose the best time to visit desired resort. You can see the top months of the year for each place.
Puerto Plata
The most sunny months:
July 17 days
June 16 days
August 15 days
The most warm months:
August 91.6 °F
July 91.6 °F
June 91.1 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
October 88.4 °F
September 88.1 °F
November 87.1 °F
The most rainy months:
November 7 days
May 6 days
September 5 days
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Punta Cana
The most sunny months:
March 13 days
January 12 days
September 12 days
The most warm months:
September 91.6 °F
August 90.9 °F
July 90.7 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
October 88.3 °F
September 88.3 °F
August 87.5 °F
The most rainy months:
August 8 days
July 6 days
November 6 days
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