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Best time to visit · Puerto Rico, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Ponce is December – March, scoring up to 80/100 with highs around 83°F (29°C) and 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain in February. April – June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are August – October, mainly because of cloud cover.
Highs run from 83°F to 88°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 35.4 in (899 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 83°F28°C | 83°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 87°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 86°F30°C | 85°F29°C | 83°F29°C |
| Avg low | 73°F23°C | 73°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 75°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 77°F25°C | 75°F24°C |
| Rain | 1.6 in41 mm | 1.1 in29 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 2.6 in66 mm | 3.1 in80 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 4.3 in110 mm | 2.1 in54 mm |
| Humidity | 77% | 74% | 72% | 73% | 76% | 77% | 77% | 78% | 78% | 79% | 80% | 79% |
| Cloud | 63% | 61% | 63% | 64% | 74% | 72% | 67% | 66% | 68% | 67% | 65% | 61% |
| Comfort | 79 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 75 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 158 m (518 ft), close to Ponce's own ~16 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Ponce (highs stay between 83°F and 88°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 83–87°F (28–31°C). It's the driest half, with only about 11.9 in (303 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. June and December & January feel humid, with humidity near 77%. December – March are among the best-scoring months (season average 75/100).
Expect steady highs of 85–88°F (29–31°C). It's the wettest half, with about 23.5 in (596 mm) of rain, 66% of the year's total. May and July – November feel humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort scores bottom out in August – October; the season averages 61/100.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 7 Good and 1 Fair. Great months: December – March. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Ponce is December – March, scoring up to 80/100 with highs around 83°F (29°C) and 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain in February. April – June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are August – October, mainly because of cloud cover.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.1 in (29 mm). The yearly total is around 35.4 in (899 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 73°F (23°C) and highs of 83°F (29°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 88°F (31°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 77% annually, and May – January combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is September – November, with about 13.0 in (330 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 4.3 in (110 mm).
Poll the group on December – March dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
