Puerto Rico weather in December
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in December?
The weather conditions in Puerto Rico in December are generally pleasant.
You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in San Juan.
Precipitation in December ranges from moderate in Mayaguez with an average of 56mm (2.2inch) rainfall to high in San Juan with 125mm (4.9inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
period with an average of 216 hours of sunshine in San Juan during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Puerto Rico.
Where to go in Puerto Rico in December





Popular destinations in Puerto Rico
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Puerto Rico?
Average weather in San Juan
In December San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Rincon
In December Rincon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Vieques
In December Vieques generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Culebra
In December Culebra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Fajardo
In December Fajardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Puerto Rico?
In our opinion December is a good time to visit Puerto Rico with commonly pleasant weather in San Juan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Puerto Rico is in February and March with generally perfect weather in San Juan.
The worst month is November that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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