When is the best time to go to Puerto Rico

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Puerto Rico, Spain. 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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Puerto Rico weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Puerto Rico 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

Puerto Rico January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 39mm 6.9hrs 11.4hrs 20°C

January in Puerto Rico is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

January is in the winter in Puerto Rico and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Puerto Rico February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 37mm 7.5hrs 12hrs 19°C

February in Puerto Rico is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in Puerto Rico and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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March

Puerto Rico March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 26mm 7.7hrs 12.7hrs 19°C

The weather in March in Puerto Rico is characteristically mild and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Puerto Rico and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Puerto Rico April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 19mm 8.2hrs 13.6hrs 19°C

Puerto Rico's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

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 Puerto Rico.

April is in the spring in Puerto Rico and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Puerto Rico weather in April »

May

Puerto Rico May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 7mm 9.1hrs 14.3hrs 20°C

May is a very dry month in Puerto Rico and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Rico, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Puerto Rico and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Puerto Rico weather in May »

June

Puerto Rico June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 2mm 9.8hrs 11.4hrs 21°C

The climate in Puerto Rico during June can be summarized as warm and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Rico, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Puerto Rico and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in June »

July

Puerto Rico July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 1mm 10.1hrs 12hrs 22°C

July in Puerto Rico is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puerto Rico, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Puerto Rico and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in July »

August

Puerto Rico August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 1mm 9.8hrs 12.7hrs 23°C

The weather in August in Puerto Rico is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puerto Rico, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Puerto Rico and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in August »

September

Puerto Rico September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 11mm 8.4hrs 13.6hrs 23°C

Puerto Rico's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Puerto Rico and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Puerto Rico weather in September »

October

Puerto Rico October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 24mm 7.6hrs 14.3hrs 23°C

October is a dry month in Puerto Rico and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Rico, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Puerto Rico and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Puerto Rico weather in October »

November

Puerto Rico November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 43mm 6.9hrs 11.4hrs 22°C

The weather in November in Puerto Rico is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Puerto Rico and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in November »

December

Puerto Rico December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 45mm 6.7hrs 12hrs 21°C

December in Puerto Rico is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the winter in Puerto Rico and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in December »

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Puerto Rico weather stats

Puerto Rico weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 18.1°C 64.6°F
Wettest month: December 45mm 1.8ins
Warmest sea: September 23.3°C 73.9°F
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