Month guide · San Juan · Puerto Rico
San Juan in November
What November is really like in San Juan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Showers ease late in the month; the Christmas season begins, and winter baseball and the cruise season pick up.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in San Juan: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:47
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with short downpours and warm sea; island families on holiday and hurricane season under way.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Discovery of Puerto Rico Day (19 November)
- Winter baseball league season (usually November to January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Old San Juan
Old San Juan streets and plazas
Walk early in the morning or around sunset, when the light is softer and the streets cooler.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Market · Santurce
La Placita de Santurce
The Plaza del Mercado is a produce market with fruit stalls and juice bars by day, and at night the surrounding square fills with crowds dancing salsa and reggaetón outside bars and restaurants, especially at weekends.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Iconic
Castle · Old San Juan
Castillo San Cristóbal
Look for the sentry box known as the Devil's Garita on the outer walls, and visit San Cristóbal first if arriving from Condado.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
Waterfront · Old San Juan
Paseo de la Princesa and Paseo del Morro
A 19th-century promenade along the base of the city walls with the Raíces Fountain, food stalls and bay views, continuing as the Paseo del Morro path that hugs the walls towards El Morro.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
- After dark
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near San Juan.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 24°C and 14 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 November a good time to visit San Juan?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
San Juan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit San Juan?
It is a shoulder-season month. Showers ease late in the month; the Christmas season begins, and winter baseball and the cruise season pick up.
+How warm is San Juan in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Juan in November?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.