Best time to visit · San Juan · Puerto Rico
The best time to visit San Juan
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit San Juan is mid-December to April, when the weather is driest and trade winds keep the heat comfortable — but it is also the busiest and most expensive season. May and June offer good value with only brief showers. August to October is the peak of hurricane season; prices are lowest but storms are a real risk.
Key facts
- Best months
- December–April
- Shoulder season
- May–June and November
- Warmest month
- June (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 28°C (82°F))
- Rainiest month
- August (~14 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September
Seasons
San Juan has a tropical climate with warm temperatures all year, cooled by trade winds. December to April is drier and slightly less humid; May to November is wetter, with short downpours and the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November, most active from August to October.
December–February
Winter
Dry, breezy and warm; the main tourist season, with Christmas, Three Kings and the San Sebastián street festival.
March–May
Spring
Sunny and calm through April, with brief showers returning in May and prices easing.
June–August
Summer
Hot and humid with short downpours and warm sea; island families on holiday and hurricane season under way.
September–November
Autumn
Peak hurricane risk and frequent rain in September and October, then improving weather and the start of Christmas in November.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 22°C | 11 | 26°C | 11.1 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 28°C | 22°C | 9 | 26°C | 11.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 29°C | 22°C | 8 | 26°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 29°C | 23°C | 9 | 27°C | 12.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C | 24°C | 12 | 27°C | 13 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 10 | 28°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 13 | 28°C | 13.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 14 | 29°C | 12.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 14 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C | 25°C | 14 | 29°C | 11.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C | 24°C | 14 | 28°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 29°C | 23°C | 13 | 27°C | 11 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Three Kings Day (6 January); Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián — street festival in Old San Juan (usually mid-to-late January) |
| June | Noche de San Juan — walking backwards into the sea at midnight for luck (23 June) |
| November | Discovery of Puerto Rico Day (19 November); Winter baseball league season (usually November to January) |
| December | Christmas season with parrandas and lights in Old San Juan (December); New Year's Eve fireworks (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit San Juan?
The best time to visit San Juan is mid-December to April, when the weather is driest and trade winds keep the heat comfortable — but it is also the busiest and most expensive season. May and June offer good value with only brief showers. August to October is the peak of hurricane season; prices are lowest but storms are a real risk.
+When are hotel prices lowest in San Juan?
Usually in September. Peak hurricane season and the quietest month; low prices but genuine storm risk.
+What is the rainiest month in San Juan?
August, with about 14 days of rain on average.
+How hot does San Juan get?
The warmest month, June, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).