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Best time to visit Puerto Rico: month by month
Short answer
December to April is the dry season, sunny and around 27–29°C, and also the busiest and most expensive time. May to June is quieter and still mostly dry. Hurricane season runs from June to November, with August to October the riskiest months.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 22°C | 13 | very high |
| Feb | 28°C | 22°C | 17 | high |
| Mar | 29°C | 22°C | 15 | very high |
| Apr | 30°C | 22°C | 16 | high |
| May | 31°C | 24°C | 19 | medium |
| Jun | 32°C | 25°C | 19 | medium |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C | 21 | high |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 20 | medium |
| Sep | 31°C | 25°C | 20 | low |
| Oct | 31°C | 24°C | 19 | low |
| Nov | 30°C | 24°C | 16 | medium |
| Dec | 28°C | 23°C | 15 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and mostly dry, with highs around 28–30°C; late April and May bring lower prices and fewer crowds.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and more humid, with highs around 30–31°C and more frequent showers; hurricane season begins.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm and the wettest part of the year, with the highest hurricane risk in September and October; the lowest prices.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
The most comfortable weather, with highs around 27–29°C and trade winds; peak season, with festivals in January.
Events worth planning around
- Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián in Old San Juan — January
- Ponce Carnival — February, before Lent
- Noche de San Juan, when people walk backwards into the sea at midnight — 23 June
When to avoid
September and October carry the highest hurricane risk. Christmas, New Year and spring break are the most crowded and expensive weeks.
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
December to April for dry, sunny weather. Late April to June is quieter and cheaper.
When is hurricane season in Puerto Rico?
June to November, with the highest risk from August to October.
When should I visit a bio bay?
On a night close to the new moon, when the glow is brightest.