San Juan, Puerto RicoQuick decision
When to visit San Juan?
🌞 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
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Condado & Isla VerdeYear-round — urban beaches, warm Caribbean water.
Viejo San JuanYear-round — pastel colonial streets, El Morro fortress, UNESCO.
Piña colada & cuisineYear-round — birthplace of piña colada, mofongo, lechón.
BudgetMay–Nov — hurricane season but prices –30%, fewer tourists.
Monthly climate data
San Juan weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 72°F | 82°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 82°F | 55% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 72°F | 82°F | 53% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 73°F | 84°F | 59% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 86°F | 59% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 77°F | 88°F | 56% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 88°F | 67% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 88°F | 65% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 88°F | 74% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 86°F | 71% | 0.2in | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 84°F | 67% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 82°F | 57% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
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.
Seasonal breakdown
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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FAQ
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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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