Month guide · San Juan · Puerto Rico
San Juan in March
What March is really like in San Juan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Javier Rodriguez Galarza (original Author: Javier Rodriguez Galarza, from San Juan, PR.), CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit San Juan. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Sunny and dry, with spring-break visitors and calm sea on many days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in San Juan: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (28°C (82°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:33
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, breezy and warm; the main tourist season, with Christmas, Three Kings and the San Sebastián street festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in San Juan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Old San Juan
Museo de las Américas
Combine it with El Morro; the barracks courtyard is a shaded break on a hot day.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
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Architecture · Puerta de Tierra
Capitol of Puerto Rico
The white marble Capitolio, completed in 1929, houses Puerto Rico's legislature beneath a mosaic-lined dome.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
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
Street · Santurce
Santurce murals and Calle Cerra
Large-scale murals by Puerto Rican and international artists cover buildings around Calle Cerra and Calle Loíza, many created during the Santurce es Ley street-art festival.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near San Juan.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 22°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit San Juan?
One of the best months to visit San Juan. The other best months are April and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit San Juan?
It is one of the best months to visit San Juan. Sunny and dry, with spring-break visitors and calm sea on many days.
+How warm is San Juan in March?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Juan in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.