Best time to visit San Juan
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in San Juan
28 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on San Juan).
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Two-in-One Day Trip: El Yunque and Bio Bay Tour with Transport - 2
San Juan Catamaran Sunset Sail with Drinks Included - 3
Night Kayak - Condado City Lights Tour - 4
Rainforest Cave Tubing & Waterfalls Hiking Adventure - 5
Puerto Rico: Bio Bay Swim and Sunset Charter or Late night tour - 6
Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour - 7
Mixology Class at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico - 8
San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos - 9
Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan - 10
Jet Ski Tour through San Juan Bay - 11
Clear Kayak Tour in Condado Lagoon - 12
Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour - 13
Small Group El Yunque Half Day Tour with Transport: Waterslide - 14
Small-Group El Yunque Waterslide & transportation w/ Photos - 15
El Yunque Tour with Luquillo Lunch Stop and Transport: 6 ppl Max - 16
Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan - 17
Full-Day Cueva Ventana, Indian Cave and Waterfall Adventure - 18
El Yunque Exclusive Experience: Waterslide Adventures w/Transport - 19
Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour - 20
Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan - 21
San Juan Bay Day Sail with Drinks Included - 22
Old San Juan Walking Tour - 23
Old San Juan and El Morro Castle Walking Tour - 24
Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan - 25
Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring - 26
Historic Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour - 27
Let me show you MY Island Tour With visit to El Yunque - 28
El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Kiosk Day Trip
Last refreshed 2026-06-30.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to San Juan (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against San Juan's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22–28 | 29 | 15 | 213 | 14.2 | 64% | 23 | 249 | 7 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 22–28 | 29 | 17 | 215 | 12.6 | 63% | 24 | 229 | 8 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 22–28 | 29 | 17 | 223 | 13.1 | 60% | 24 | 260 | 10 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 23–29 | 31 | 18 | 221 | 12.3 | 60% | 23 | 264 | 10 | Quiet | 4 |
| May | 24–31 | 34 | 18 | 176 | 9.8 | 59% | 22 | 278 | 10 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jun | 25–32 | 34 | 19 | 183 | 9.6 | 60% | 24 | 272 | 9 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jul | 25–31 | 33 | 21 | 242 | 11.5 | 67% | 27 | 275 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 26–31 | 34 | 19 | 222 | 11.7 | 68% | 25 | 266 | 10 | Busy | 3 |
| Sep | 25–31 | 35 | 22 | 230 | 10.5 | 70% | 21 | 246 | 9 | Moderate | 2 |
| Oct | 25–31 | 34 | 20 | 212 | 10.6 | 69% | 19 | 242 | 8 | Quiet | 3 |
| Nov | 24–29 | 32 | 18 | 222 | 12.3 | 69% | 21 | 221 | 7 | Peak | 3 |
| Dec | 23–28 | 30 | 17 | 233 | 13.7 | 66% | 22 | 245 | 6 | Peak | 4 |
UV Index in San Juan by Month
UV index in San Juan peaks at 10 (very high) in May, dropping to 6 (moderate) in December. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
February
5/1022–28°C · 17 rain days (215h) · 229 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
January
5/1022–28°C (feels 29°C) · 15 rain days (213h) · 249 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high)
March
5/1022–28°C · 17 rain days (223h) · 260 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
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April
4/1023–29°C (feels 31°C) · 18 rain days (221h) · 264 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
May
3/1024–31°C (feels 34°C) · 18 rain days (176h) · 278 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
3/1025–32°C (feels 34°C) · 19 rain days (183h) · 272 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
July
2/1025–31°C (feels 33°C) · 21 rain days (242h) · 275 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
August
3/1026–31°C (feels 34°C) · 19 rain days (222h) · 266 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
September
2/1025–31°C (feels 35°C) · 22 rain days (230h) · 246 sun hours · 70% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
October
3/1025–31°C (feels 34°C) · 20 rain days (212h) · 242 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
November
3/1024–29°C (feels 32°C) · 18 rain days (222h) · 221 sun hours · 69% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
December
4/1023–28°C (feels 30°C) · 17 rain days (233h) · 245 sun hours · 66% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting San Juan
When is the best time to visit San Juan?
February is the highest-scoring month (5/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 22–28°C (17 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, January, March.
What is the worst time to visit San Juan?
September is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–31°C (22 rainy days).
Is San Juan too hot in summer?
9 months (April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in San Juan?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
What is the UV index in San Juan by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in May and is lowest in December at 6 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 7, Feb 8, Mar 10, Apr 10, May 10, Jun 9, Jul 9, Aug 10, Sep 9, Oct 8, Nov 7, Dec 6. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in San Juan in May?
May is the peak UV month in San Juan, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in San Juan on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. April is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, May, July, August, September, October, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in San Juan bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 2 months: June, July. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.