Puerto Rico weather in May
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in May?
The weather conditions in Puerto Rico in May vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Puerto Rico, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Vieques with 28°C (83°F) to very high in Dorado with 30°C (87°F). These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in May varies from moderate in El Combate with an average of 63mm (2.50 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Utuado with 177mm (6.96 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 255 hours of sunshine in San Juan during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Puerto Rico, check out the map below.
Where to go in Puerto Rico in May





Popular destinations in Puerto Rico
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Puerto Rico?
Average weather in San Juan
In May San Juan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Rincon
In May Rincon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Vieques
In May Vieques generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Culebra
In May Culebra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Fajardo
In May Fajardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Puerto Rico?
In our opinion May 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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