Puerto Rico Weather
🇵🇷 1 city covered · North America
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Puerto Rico at a glance
Our Puerto Rico coverage centers on San Juan, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 88°F (31°C) in July and 83°F (28°C) in January, with about 214 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: San Juan - annual average 80°
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
San Juan averages 11.1 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1035 mm (40.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the San Juan climate page.
Live weather across Puerto Rico today
Puerto Rico cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 80° | Jul · 88° | Jan · 71° | 214 | 11.1 | 0 |
Puerto Rico weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 71° | 14 | 10.8 h/day |
| February | 83° | 72° | 15 | 10.8 h/day |
| March | 84° | 72° | 15 | 11.1 h/day |
| April | 85° | 73° | 16 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 87° | 75° | 17 | 11.9 h/day |
| June | 89° | 76° | 17 | 12.2 h/day |
| July | 88° | 77° | 19 | 12.0 h/day |
| August | 88° | 77° | 19 | 11.5 h/day |
| September | 88° | 77° | 22 | 10.8 h/day |
| October | 87° | 76° | 22 | 10.3 h/day |
| November | 85° | 74° | 20 | 9.7 h/day |
| December | 83° | 73° | 18 | 10.6 h/day |
Puerto Rico weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Puerto Rico?
Snow is essentially absent in the Puerto Rico cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Puerto Rico like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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