Average high temperature and rainfall for Punta Cana in July. © Scott S. Bateman

Dominican Republic weather in July is nearly the same in both Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. It’s unusual because they usually have different weather patterns most other months of the year.

Puerto Plata is a major resort destination on the northern coast of Dominican Republic. It is right next to the Amber Cove cruise port. Punta Cana, another resort destination, is on the eastern tip of the island.

Punta Cana Weather in July

Punta Cana temperatures in July have an average high of 87 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 Celsius, according to the Dominican Republic National Office of Meteorology. The average low temperature is 76 degrees Fahrenheit or 25 Celsius. Highs usually occur mid afternoon and lows at night.

Punta Cana historically has about three inches of rain in July. This level is lower than May and June and similar to the dry season of January through April.

But it rains more often in July. The average number of days with rain is nine compared to about seven days each from January through April. That’s still low compared to some Caribbean destinations during July.

July is usually a good time to visit Punta Cana for anyone who wants a summer vacation in the Caribbean at an all-inclusive resort destination.

Puerta Plata Weather in July

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The same is true of Puerto Plata. The weather in Puerto Plata in July is somewhat hotter during the day and cooler at night than Punta Cana. But it has about the same risk of rain.

Puerto Plata temperatures in July have an average high of 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 Celsius, according to the Dominican Republic National Office of Meteorology. The average low temperature is 69 degrees Fahrenheit or 21 Celsius.

July is the start of the dry season for Puerto Plata. Historically, it has less than three inches of rain during the month, the national meteorology office says. It is similar to Punta Cana. It rains on average about eight days in July compared to nine days in Punta Cana.

Should I Visit the Dominican Republic in July?

Dominican Republic weather in July offers one of the better months for anyone who wants to visit Punta Cana, Puerto Plata or the Amber Cove cruise port for warm weather and low risk of rain.

The above numbers are averages and may vary somewhat each year. But they offer historical trends that make it easier for travel planners to know what to expect with the weather.

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