What’s the climate like in Puerto Rico?
The current climate of Puerto Rico features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 23°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Puerto Rico in recent years was 36°C in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in January 2018.
On average, Puerto Rico receives 1357 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Puerto Rico?
The best time to visit Puerto Rico for sunny weather is January through April, July, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Puerto Rico. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Puerto Rico
The climate table of Puerto Rico shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 38 | 59 | 60 | 109 | 202 | 192 | 91 | 159 | 215 | 139 | 60 | 33 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1357 mm per year, averaging 113 mm per month
- Driest months: 33 mm in December, 38 mm in January and 59 mm in February
- Wettest months: 215 mm in September, 202 mm in May and 192 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Puerto Rico
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Puerto Rico, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Puerto Rico
This graph shows how much precipitation Puerto Rico, Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Puerto Rico
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Puerto Rico, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Puerto Rico
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Puerto Rico, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Puerto Rico
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Puerto Rico, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Puerto Rico by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Rico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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