Puerto Rico weather in May
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in May?
The weather conditions in Puerto Rico in May are generally tolerable.
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) in San Juan. 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 ranges from high in San Juan with an average of 140mm (5.5inch) rainfall to high in Mayaguez with 155mm (6.1inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
period with an average of 255 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 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 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Rincon
In May Rincon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Vieques
In May Vieques generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Culebra
In May Culebra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Fajardo
In May Fajardo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Puerto Rico?
In our opinion May is a good time to visit Puerto Rico with commonly tolerable 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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