When is the best time to go to Ponce

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ponce, Puerto Rico. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ponce weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ponce are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ponce January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 57mm 8.4hrs 12hrs

January in Ponce is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ponce, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Ponce and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ponce with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ponce February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 56mm 8.8hrs 12.3hrs

February in Ponce is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ponce, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Ponce and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ponce with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ponce March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 63mm 9.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Ponce is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ponce, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Ponce and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ponce with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ponce April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 118mm 9.3hrs 13.3hrs

Ponce's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Ponce and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ponce with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ponce May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 188mm 8.5hrs 13.7hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Ponce and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Ponce and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ponce with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ponce June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 120mm 8.9hrs 12hrs

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Ponce during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Ponce and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ponce with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ponce July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 137mm 9.3hrs 12.3hrs

July in Ponce is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Ponce and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ponce with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponce weather in July »

August

Ponce August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 197mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Ponce is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Ponce and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ponce with around 197mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponce weather in August »

September

Ponce September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 243mm 8.2hrs 13.3hrs

Ponce's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ponce and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ponce with around 243mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponce weather in September »

October

Ponce October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 231mm 7.8hrs 13.7hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Ponce and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ponce and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ponce with around 231mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponce weather in October »

November

Ponce November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 148mm 7.5hrs 12hrs

The weather in November in Ponce is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponce for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ponce and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ponce with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponce weather in November »

December

Ponce December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 78mm 7.6hrs 12.3hrs

December in Ponce is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ponce.

December is in the winter in Ponce and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ponce with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ponce weather stats

Ponce weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: February 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 25.4°C 77.7°F
Wettest month: September 243mm 9.6ins
Warmest sea: September 29°C 84.2°F
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