End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Old San Juan in November
Old San Juan edges cooler than October, with highs of 83°F (29°C), lows of 78°F (25°C) and about 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 63/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 83°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 5.4 in (137 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What November feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (29°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 78°F (25°C).
With 80% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 5.4 in (137 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are December – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, September – November.
- Comfort improves from 55/100 in October to 63/100.
- Our Old San Juan & Ponce route is planned for Dec – mid-Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November falls outside it.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Quick-dry fabrics80% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Old San Juan in November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Casa Cortes ChocoBar
Cafe run by the Cortes chocolate family, serving hot chocolate with cheese, chocolate dishes and breakfast.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.4 in of rain.
Castillo San Cristobal
The largest Spanish fort in the Americas, completed in 1783, guarding the land approach to the old city.
La Factoria
Unsigned cocktail bar of linked rooms on Calle San Sebastian, with salsa dancing late into the night.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Six-level Spanish citadel begun in 1539 on the headland guarding San Juan Bay, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Calle de la Fortaleza
Shop-lined street ending at La Fortaleza, the governor's mansion since the 16th century, hung with wreaths at Christmas.
Nearby in November
- Ponce in November~46 mi · highs 85°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Old San Juan in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Old San Juan?
It's middling, scoring 63/100. The best months are December – March, at up to 82. Expect highs of 83°F (29°C) and 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain.
How hot is Old San Juan in November?
Average highs are 83°F (29°C) and average lows 78°F (25°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Old San Juan in November?
Yes: about 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.5 in (1207 mm).
What should I pack for Old San Juan in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), quick-dry fabrics (80% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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