Puerto Rico weather in January
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in January?
The weather conditions in Puerto Rico in January are generally pleasant.
You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in San Juan. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Puerto Rico.
Precipitation in January ranges from moderate in Mayaguez with an average of 32mm (1.3inch) rainfall to high in San Juan with 104mm (4.1inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
period with an average of 238 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 January





Popular destinations in Puerto Rico
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Puerto Rico?
Average weather in San Juan
In January San Juan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Rincon
In January Rincon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Vieques
In January Vieques generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Culebra
In January Culebra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Fajardo
In January Fajardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Puerto Rico?
In our opinion January 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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