Dominican RepublicThe weather in March in Puerto Plata
It's warm in March in Puerto Plata with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Puerto Plata. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2014, Puerto Plata reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Puerto Plata is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 203 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in March for Puerto Plata
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Plata. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Puerto Plata | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 203 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Puerto Plata with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Puerto Plata is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Puerto Plata
Temperature in March in Puerto Plata over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Puerto Plata
Total precipitation in March in Puerto Plata over the years
Daily UV index in March in Puerto Plata
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Puerto Plata, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Puerto Plata by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Plata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.