Our verdict
The best time to visit Puerto Rico is April-June
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (87℉) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The average San Juan temperatures in winter reach lows of around 23℃ (74℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 22℃ (72℉). Other areas in Puerto Rico can sometimes get even colder than this – You can check out the climates of other popular destinations below.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Puerto Rico when the days are longest, you should visit in June. The wet season in Puerto Rico usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Puerto Rico, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!Quick links: Fast facts / Seasons / Average temperatures / FAQs / Map
Puerto Rico seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Puerto Rico is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Puerto Rico
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Rincon | April-May | ↑↓ | 27℃24℃ | 27℃24℃ | 27℃24℃ | 28℃24℃ | 28℃25℃ | 29℃26℃ | 29℃26℃ | 29℃27℃ | 29℃26℃ | 29℃26℃ | 28℃26℃ | 28℃25℃ |
San Juan | April-June | ↑↓ | 27℃24℃ | 27℃23℃ | 27℃23℃ | 27℃24℃ | 28℃25℃ | 29℃26℃ | 29℃26℃ | 29℃26℃ | 29℃26℃ | 29℃26℃ | 28℃25℃ | 27℃25℃ |
Vieques | April-May | ↑↓ | 26℃25℃ | 26℃24℃ | 26℃24℃ | 27℃25℃ | 28℃26℃ | 28℃27℃ | 29℃27℃ | 29℃27℃ | 29℃27℃ | 29℃27℃ | 28℃26℃ | 27℃25℃ |
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