Puerto Rico · WinterMonth summary
Puerto Rico weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Puerto Rico in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Puerto Rico in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Puerto Rico Even in winter, Puerto Rico enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 22°C | 28°C | 47% | 1.8 | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 28°C | 55% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 28°C | 53% | 2.0 | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 23°C | 29°C | 59% | 2.9 | 12.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 30°C | 59% | 2.6 | 12.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 25°C | 31°C | 56% | 2.0 | 12.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 31°C | 67% | 2.7 | 12.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 31°C | 65% | 3.2 | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 31°C | 74% | 5.3 | 11.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 30°C | 71% | 4.1 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 29°C | 67% | 4.4 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 28°C | 57% | 2.1 | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Puerto Rico averages 28°C, 47% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Puerto Rico in January
Is January a good time to visit Puerto Rico?
January is an excellent time to visit Puerto Rico (score 8.0/10). With 28°C, 10.9h of sunshine and 47% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Puerto Rico in January?
With 28°C and 10.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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