Season guide · San Juan · Puerto Rico
San Juan in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Moebiusuibeom-en, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Peak hurricane risk and frequent rain in September and October, then improving weather and the start of Christmas in November. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 42 rainy days across September–November.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 42
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 14 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 14 | 11.7 h | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 42 of the year's roughly 141 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Discovery of Puerto Rico Day (19 November)
- November: Winter baseball league season (usually November to January)
Good choices for autumn
Gallery · Santurce
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
Follow it with lunch around La Placita de Santurce, a short ride away.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Experience · Cataño
Casa Bacardí
Across the bay from Old San Juan in Cataño, the Bacardí distillery's visitor centre offers tours on the history of the company and rum, with tastings and cocktail classes.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Rainy day
Religious site · Old San Juan
Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
Dress modestly with covered shoulders, and visit outside Mass times.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Old San Juan
Museo de las Américas
Housed in the Cuartel de Ballajá, a large 19th-century Spanish military barracks around a courtyard near El Morro, the museum covers folk art, the African heritage of the Americas and the Taíno and Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Culebra and Flamenco Beach (About 1 hour by car plus 45–90 minutes by ferry) — A small island off the east coast whose Flamenco Beach is a long crescent of white sand and turquoise water, with rusting tanks from former US Navy use.
- Guavate (About 45 minutes by car) — A mountain area in Cayey famous for its strip of lechoneras roasting whole pigs, with live music and dancing on weekend afternoons, set among forested hills.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit San Juan?
It is a trade-off: Peak hurricane risk and frequent rain in September and October, then improving weather and the start of Christmas in November. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in San Juan in autumn?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 42 rainy days over the season.