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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, Caribbean beaches and El Yunque rainforest — salsa, old San Juan and bioluminescent bay.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 18.47°N 66.11°W
JanuaryBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
47%Rainy days

When to visit Puerto Rico?

🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–82°F in January
🌧 Least rain
47% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
September (74%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10

Best time by type of trip

🏛️Old San JuanDecember–April — fortresses, cobblestones and colourful architecture.
🌌Bioluminescent BayYear-round — Mosquito Bay (Vieques), night kayaking.
🌿El YunqueDecember–April — the only tropical rainforest in the US.
🏖️BeachesDecember–April — Flamenco Beach, Luquillo and Condado.

Puerto Rico weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January72°F82°F47%0.1in10.9h8.0/10
🌤️ February72°F82°F55%0.1in11.0h7.8/10
🌤️ March72°F82°F53%0.1in11.2h7.9/10
🌤️ April73°F84°F59%0.1in12.1h7.6/10
🌤️ May75°F86°F59%0.1in12.6h7.5/10
🌤️ June77°F88°F56%0.1in12.9h7.5/10
⛅ July77°F88°F67%0.1in12.7h7.3/10
⛅ August77°F88°F65%0.1in12.1h7.2/10
⛅ September77°F88°F74%0.2in11.5h7.1/10
⛅ October75°F86°F71%0.2in11.2h7.2/10
⛅ November75°F84°F67%0.2in10.7h7.3/10
🌤️ December73°F82°F57%0.1in10.8h7.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 29°F, 57% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 31°F, 63% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 30°F, 71% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 28°F, 53% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

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Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 47% rainy days and 28°F.
September is the wettest month with 74% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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