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, Colombia. 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
29°C 38mm 6.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in January in Puerto Rico is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Puerto Rico and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Puerto Rico February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 74mm 5.6hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Puerto Rico and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in February »

March

Puerto Rico March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 143mm 4.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Puerto Rico is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Puerto Rico and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in March »

April

Puerto Rico April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 315mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

Puerto Rico's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Puerto Rico and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in April »

May

Puerto Rico May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 313mm 4hrs 13hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Puerto Rico and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Puerto Rico and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 313mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in May »

June

Puerto Rico June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 336mm 3.1hrs 12.7hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Puerto Rico during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Puerto Rico and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 336mm 13.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in June »

July

Puerto Rico July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 323mm 3.6hrs 12.7hrs

July in Puerto Rico is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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.

July is in the summer in Puerto Rico and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 323mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in July »

August

Puerto Rico August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 269mm 4.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Puerto Rico is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Rico, with some surprisingly 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 steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 269mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in August »

September

Puerto Rico September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 240mm 4.7hrs 12.9hrs

Puerto Rico'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 Puerto Rico for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

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 steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 240mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in September »

October

Puerto Rico October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 248mm 5hrs 13hrs

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

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.

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 steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 248mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in October »

November

Puerto Rico November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 170mm 5.5hrs 12.7hrs

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

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.

November is in the fall / autumn in Puerto Rico and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in November »

December

Puerto Rico December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 86mm 6.1hrs 12.7hrs

December in Puerto Rico is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Puerto Rico and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Rico weather in December »

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Puerto Rico weather stats

Puerto Rico weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: January 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: January 6.4hrs
Coldest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Wettest month: June 336mm 13.2ins
Warmest sea: January 26.4°C 79.5°F
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