Month guide · San Juan · Puerto Rico
San Juan in July
What July is really like in San Juan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Hot and busy with island and mainland summer holidays; warm, calm sea.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in San Juan: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:04
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Spring (March–May). Sunny and calm through April, with brief showers returning in May and prices easing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in San Juan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near San Juan.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit San Juan?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
San Juan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit San Juan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and busy with island and mainland summer holidays; warm, calm sea.
+How warm is San Juan in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Juan in July?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.