Best Time to Visit Puerto Rico
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around July (27.5°C / 81.5°F) and March (60 mm / 2.4 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers December–August, while the wetter half runs through September–November. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in July, and monthly rainfall from 60 mm / 2.4 in (March) to 150 mm / 5.9 in (November). Puerto Rico's climate is broadly consistently warm. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Puerto Rico can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 25°C77°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| February | 24.5°C76.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 25.5°C77.9°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
No month in Puerto Rico fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~60 mm / 2.4 in) and July (warmest, 27.5°C / 81.5°F). Regional variation within Puerto Rico can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Rico?
The rainy season in Puerto Rico runs through September–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 120 mm / 4.7 in. The wettest single month is November, averaging 150 mm / 5.9 in.
What is the dry season in Puerto Rico?
The drier half of the year in Puerto Rico covers December–August, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 120 mm / 4.7 in. The driest single month is March with about 60 mm / 2.4 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Puerto Rico?
The least comfortable months for travel in Puerto Rico — based on our climate data — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are Puerto Rico's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 150 mm / 5.9 in in November, and temperatures bottom out at 24.5°C / 76.1°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Puerto Rico?
Shoulder-season months in Puerto Rico — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.