Puerto Rico weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Puerto Rico in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in August?
August in Puerto Rico generally has temperatures ranging from warm to very warm, with precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures vary from warm in Maunabo at 30°C (85°F) to very warm in Utuado at 32°C (89°F). On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Puerto Rico. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in August varies from moderate rainfall in El Combate with an average of 68mm (2.7 inches) to heavy rainfall in Naguabo with 162mm (6.4 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 267 hours of sunshine in San Juan during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Puerto Rico climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Puerto Rico in August, check out the map below.
Where to go in Puerto Rico in August





Popular destinations in Puerto Rico
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Puerto Rico?
Average weather in San Juan
In August San Juan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Rincon
In August Rincon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Vieques
In August Vieques generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Culebra
In August Culebra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Fajardo
In August Fajardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Puerto Rico?
In our opinion August is not the best time to visit Puerto Rico with commonly tolerable weather in San Juan.
On average the best time to visit Puerto Rico is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in San Juan.
The worst months are May, July, August, September, October and November that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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