South Puerto Rico Weather & Climate: Puerto Rico

Climate by month across South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

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Climate overview of South Puerto Rico

When planning a visit to South Puerto Rico in Puerto Rico, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 27°C (81°F) in January up to 30°C (86°F) during the peak of August. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Ponce, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In South Puerto Rico, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.

July and August are generally the hottest months of the year.

When it comes to rainfall, South Puerto Rico sees significant variations throughout the year. September tends to be the wettest, receiving 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain, while January is much drier with just 27 mm (1.1 in).

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Ponce 28°C (82°F) 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 881 mm (35 in)
Salinas 27°C (81°F) 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 1008 mm (40 in) 2,966 hours

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