Puerto Rico Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Puerto Rico, Canary Islands, Spain, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F), ranging from 26°C (79°F) in August to 19°C (66°F) in February.
With just 170 mm (6.7 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is July, with 10.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Puerto Rico
The climate in Puerto Rico remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in August to 15°C (59°F) in February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 170 mm (6.7 in) annually. Puerto Rico can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 35 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation over 4 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.2 mm (0.05 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Puerto Rico Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Puerto Rico by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Puerto Rico.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Puerto Rico 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Puerto Rico
The weather in Puerto Rico is remarkably consistent, offering comfortable temperatures between 19°C (67°F) and 26°C (79°F) every month of the year. Combined with mostly dry conditions, this creates an almost perfect climate for visitors.With such stable weather patterns, you can visit during any month and expect the same pleasant conditions. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
