South Puerto Rico Weather in May

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

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Ponce Salinas

Are you planning a trip a to South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in South Puerto Rico in May

South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico is a region in Puerto Rico. May in South Puerto Rico generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Ponce.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ponce with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Salinas with 107 mm (4.2 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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico?

Temperature range in South Puerto Rico (May)

Precipitation variation in South Puerto Rico (May)

Ponce

In May Ponce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Ponce →

Salinas

In May Salinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
255 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
excellent
Climate in Salinas →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponce 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Salinas 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

South Puerto Rico weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ponce average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Ponce peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico sees substantial rainfall in May. Ponce typically averages about 103 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit South Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico with overall very good weather in Ponce. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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 weather in September tends to be mixed.

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