Weather in May in Puerto Rico
Thinking about venturing to Puerto Rico this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in May?
May in Puerto Rico generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Vieques at 28°C to very warm in Dorado at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Dorado and 26°C in Vieques. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Puerto Rico, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in El Combate with an average of 63 mm to heavy rainfall in Utuado with 177 mm.Average sunshine
The city San Juan usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Puerto Rico's conditions throughout the year, check out our Puerto Rico climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Puerto Rico?
San Juan
In May San Juan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rincon
In May Rincon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vieques
In May Vieques generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Culebra
In May Culebra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Fajardo
In May Fajardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in San Juan, May may not be the ideal time to visit Puerto Rico.
On average, the best time to visit Puerto Rico is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in San Juan. In contrast, May, July, August, September, October and November tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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