Best Time to Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to San Juan.
San Juan does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 27.7°C / 81.9°F) and driest (February, 73 mm / 2.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June and September–October and January–April; the wetter half falls in May and July–August and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in August, with rainfall from 73 mm / 2.9 in (February) to 188 mm / 7.4 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Juan, Puerto Rico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San Juan's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| March | 24.8°C76.6°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.7°C78.3°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
No month at San Juan matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Juan?
San Juan doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~73 mm / 2.9 in) and August (warmest, 27.7°C / 81.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Puerto Rico's national average.
When is the rainy season in San Juan?
The rainy season at San Juan runs through May and July–August and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 153 mm / 6 in. The wettest single month is August (188 mm / 7.4 in).
What is the driest month in San Juan?
The driest month in San Juan is February, averaging about 73 mm / 2.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San Juan?
The least comfortable months for travel to San Juan — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 188 mm / 7.4 in in August, and the coldest month averages 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
Is San Juan climate different from Puerto Rico overall?
Yes, usually. Our San Juan figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Puerto Rico figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects San Juan specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.