South Puerto Rico Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in December.

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Ponce Salinas

Planning a journey to South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South Puerto Rico in December

South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico is a region in Puerto Rico. December in South Puerto Rico generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Ponce.

For specific regional insights in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ponce with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Salinas with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Explore South Puerto Rico by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Puerto Rico - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ponce)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) This monthAugust30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Puerto Rico in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Puerto Rico.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Puerto Rico

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico?

Temperature range in South Puerto Rico (December)

Precipitation variation in South Puerto Rico (December)

Ponce

In December Ponce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ponce →

Salinas

In December Salinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
216 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Salinas →

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In our records: Puerto Rico December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Puerto Rico in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in Puerto Rico reached 39°C (102°F) in Fajardo on December 7, 2015.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Puerto Rico in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponce 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Salinas 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

South Puerto Rico weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in December?

In December, South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico generally has excellent weather conditions. Ponce sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in December?

Average temperatures in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico during December range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Ponce.

Does South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Ponce averages just 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

Is December a Good Time to Visit South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. Typically, the climate in Ponce is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally excellent weather in Ponce. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have mixed weather conditions.

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