Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Puerto Rico in May
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 194mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
194mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 194mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Puerto Rico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May194mm average rain
May is wetter than Puerto Rico's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Puerto Rico's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April and June to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Puerto Rico's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMay to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May66 weather score
May scores below Puerto Rico's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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