In May, the Dominican Republic enters the last month of spring. The temperature continues to warm up, and the sea water is warm enough to swim in. In May, seawater temperatures can reach 27degC, which is 81degF. The water is warm enough to swim, but not hot enough to make it too uncomfortable.
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May is the warmest month of the year in Puerto Plata
May is one of the warmest months of the year in Puerto Plata. The average temperature is around thirty-one degrees Celsius (31degC) during the day and twenty degrees Celsius (24degC) at night. Despite the mild weather, high humidity levels are common. The Caribbean Sea temperatures are also around twenty-seven degrees Celsius. May is also the third wettest month in the city, with an average of 167mm of rain falling in thirteen days. Despite the high amount of rain in May, temperatures in Puerto Plata are still pleasant – with a little bit of sun, of course.
The percentage of the sky covered by clouds varies considerably throughout the year. The clearest month is January, with over eighty percent of the sky clear. June is the cloudiest month, with approximately six percent of the sky covered by clouds. During the rest of the year, the percentage of clear sky remains stable, ranging between eight percent and nine percent.
The climate in Puerto Plata is mild throughout the year. The warmest months are May and October, when the average high temperature is over eighty degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature is around sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit. November and April are cooler, with an average high of 82 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of sixty-six degrees Fahrenheit. If you are sensitive to high temperatures, it’s best to visit Puerto Plata in cooler months.
