Puerto Rico weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Puerto Rico in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico in October?
October in Puerto Rico generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (87°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 October varies from moderate rainfall in Rincon with an average of 82mm (3.2 inches) to heavy rainfall in Naguabo with 175mm (6.9 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 228 hours of sunshine in San Juan during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Puerto Rico climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Puerto Rico in October, check out the map below.
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Average weather in San Juan
In October San Juan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°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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Average weather in Rincon
In October Rincon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Vieques
In October Vieques generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Culebra
In October Culebra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (80°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fajardo
In October Fajardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Puerto Rico?
In our opinion October 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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