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Puerto Rico: best months to visit

January (8.4/10) · September (4.9/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 18.47°N · 66.11°W
⚡ Quick answer
January
Depends on your goals
8.4/10
☀️ Jan
Top score (8.4/10)
🌤️ Feb
Alt. (8.4/10)
Sep
Plus rude (4.9/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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When to visit Puerto Rico?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Puerto Rico, January and February clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 January · 8.4 February · 8.4 March · 8.4 April · 8.2 ⚠️ September · 4.9
8.4
Jan
8.4
Feb
8.4
Mar
8.2
Apr
5.5
May
5.5
Jun
5.3
Jul
5.2
Aug
4.9
Sep
5.2
Oct
5.3
Nov
8.2
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Puerto Rico offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.4 in January vs 4.9 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →72°F82°F22%1.8mm6.7h8.4/10Best period
☀️ February →72°F82°F26%2.2mm6.5h8.4/10Best period
☀️ March →72°F82°F25%2.0mm6.7h8.4/10Best period
☀️ April →73°F84°F30%2.9mm7.0h8.2/10Best period
🌥️ May →75°F86°F29%2.6mm7.3h5.5/10Decent period
🌥️ June →77°F88°F26%2.0mm7.6h5.5/10Decent period
🌥️ July →77°F88°F33%2.7mm7.0h5.3/10Decent period
🌥️ August →77°F88°F33%3.2mm6.8h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ September →77°F88°F42%5.3mm6.1h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ October →75°F86°F39%4.1mm6.0h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ November →75°F84°F37%4.4mm5.9h5.3/10Decent period
☀️ December →73°F82°F27%2.1mm6.3h8.2/10Best period
☀️ January
8.4/10
T°72°F / 82°F
Rain %22%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ February
8.4/10
T°72°F / 82°F
Rain %26%
Sun6.5h
Best period
☀️ March
8.4/10
T°72°F / 82°F
Rain %25%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ April
8.2/10
T°73°F / 84°F
Rain %30%
Sun7.0h
Best period
🌥️ May
5.5/10
T°75°F / 86°F
Rain %29%
Sun7.3h
Decent period
🌥️ June
5.5/10
T°77°F / 88°F
Rain %26%
Sun7.6h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.3/10
T°77°F / 88°F
Rain %33%
Sun7.0h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.2/10
T°77°F / 88°F
Rain %33%
Sun6.8h
Decent period
🌥️ September
4.9/10
T°77°F / 88°F
Rain %42%
Sun6.1h
Decent period
🌥️ October
5.2/10
T°75°F / 86°F
Rain %39%
Sun6.0h
Decent period
🌥️ November
5.3/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %37%
Sun5.9h
Decent period
☀️ December
8.2/10
T°73°F / 82°F
Rain %27%
Sun6.3h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Apr
Good transition
May · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.4 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
68°F · Humid
☔ Rain
22% · 1.8 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
6.7h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Puerto Rico

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min72°75°79°82°86°90°201620172018201920202021202220232024202587°F — decade peak (2019)+0.27°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Puerto Rico

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 42%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Puerto Rico ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 8.4 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
18.47°N · 66.11°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
January is the best month with 82°F highs, 72°F lows, 6.7h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days. The months of January & March offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Rico get in January?
Puerto Rico averages 6.7 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Rico?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Puerto Rico in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Puerto Rico good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Puerto Rico scores 7.9/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Puerto Rico?
September is the most difficult month to visit Puerto Rico, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.