Best time to visit Puerto Rico
The best time to visit Puerto Rico is usually January, February and May, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Puerto Rico month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 82°F | 82°F | 46% | 5.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 82°F | 81°F | 55% | 5.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 83°F | 81°F | 53% | 5 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | B+ | 84°F | 81°F | 62% | 4.7 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 86°F | 83°F | 58% | 3.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | B+ | 87°F | 84°F | 53% | 3.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| July | B+ | 86°F | 84°F | 63% | 3.6 ft | Very busy | Low |
| August | B | 87°F | 85°F | 66% | 3.8 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B | 87°F | 86°F | 71% | 3.3 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | B+ | 87°F | 86°F | 66% | 4.8 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 85°F | 85°F | 62% | 4.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 83°F | 83°F | 53% | 5.5 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 44 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Puerto Rico
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Parador Villa Parguera Jan A-SatC+SunBMonB-TueC+WedC-
- Copamarina Beach Resort Jan A-SatC+SunB+MonBTueB-WedC+
- Parador Combate Beach Jan A-SatCSunBMonC+TueCWedC
- Parador Villa del Mar Jan A-SatC+SunBMonB-TueC+WedC-
- Coral Beach Resort Jan A-SatCSunC+MonC+TueB-WedC+
- Villas del Mar Hau Jan A-SatCSunC+MonC+TueB-WedB-
- Punta Borinquen Resort Jan A-SatCSunC+MonC+TueB-WedB-
- Villa Montaña Beach Resort Jan A-SatCSunC+MonC+TueB-WedB-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
- The best time to visit Puerto Rico is usually January, February and May, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. August and September are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Puerto Rico?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Puerto Rico?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Puerto Rico?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F).