Climate of Puerto Rico, USA
Area-weighted average across Puerto Rico. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Puerto Rico, a subdivision of United States of America, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.6°C / 72.7°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in to 219 mm / 8.6 in depending on the season (1720 mm / 67.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6°C72.7°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 22.6°C72.7°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 23°C73.4°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| April | 23.8°C74.8°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.8°C76.6°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.9°C78.6°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.3°C77.5°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.4°C75.9°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.2°C73.8°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico, United States of America does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and the driest is February at 64 mm / 2.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.6°C / 72.7°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1720 mm / 67.7 in, with the wettest month being October (219 mm / 8.6 in) and the driest February (64 mm / 2.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Puerto Rico?
The hottest month in Puerto Rico is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Puerto Rico?
The coldest month in Puerto Rico is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
When does it rain most in Puerto Rico?
The wettest month in Puerto Rico is October, averaging about 219 mm / 8.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 64 mm / 2.5 in.