When to go · Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata in November
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, cooler)). Across Dominican Republic: Hurricane season ends 30 Nov; north coast wet.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Dominican Republic overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Dominican Republic overall
Verdict
MixedDominican Republic month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, cooler)). Across Dominican Republic: Hurricane season ends 30 Nov; north coast wet.
Weather in November
- Puerto PlataHighs around 31 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 12 days
- North coast and Samaná, Dominican Republic · Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Las Terrenas, Samanárainy
Trade-wind showers make November–January the wettest months here, unlike the south. Whales in Samaná Bay mid-January to March.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Dominican Republic overall
- Medium
- Prices · Dominican Republic overall
- Medium
Dominican Republic overall: Hurricane season ends 30 Nov; north coast wet.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast