What’s the weather like in puerto rico in october: Puerto Rico October Weather, Average Temperature (Puerto Rico)

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San Juan October Weather, Average Temperature (Puerto Rico)

Daily high temperatures are around 88°F, rarely falling below 84°F or exceeding 91°F.

Daily low temperatures are around 77°F, rarely falling below 74°F or exceeding 80°F.

For reference, on August 21, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in San Juan typically range from 78°F to 89°F, while on January 25, the coldest day of the year, they range from 72°F to 83°F.

Average High and Low Temperature in October in San JuanOct112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313170°F70°F75°F75°F80°F80°F85°F85°F90°F90°F95°F95°F100°F100°FSepNovOct 188°FOct 188°F77°F77°FOct 3187°FOct 3187°F76°F76°FOct 1188°FOct 1188°F77°F77°FOct 2187°FOct 2187°F77°F77°FNowNow

The daily average high (red line) and low (blue line) temperature, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures.

The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the hourly average temperatures for the quarter of the year centered on October. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day.

Average Hourly Temperature in October in San Juan

Average Hourly Temperature in October in San JuanOct112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313112 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AMSepNovNowNowwarmhotcomfortable

frigid
15°F
freezing
32°F
very cold
45°F
cold
55°F
cool
65°F
comfortable
75°F
warm
85°F
hot
95°F
sweltering

The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.

Mombasa, Kenya (7,348 miles away) is the far-away foreign place with temperatures most similar to San Juan (view comparison).

Compare San Juan to another city:

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The month of October in San Juan experiences decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 68% to 59%.

The clearest day of the month is October 31, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 41% of the time.

For reference, on May 30, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 73%, while on January 11, the clearest day of the year, the chance of clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies is 82%.

Cloud Cover Categories in October in San Juan

Cloud Cover Categories in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%SepNovOct 132%Oct 132%Oct 3141%Oct 3141%Oct 1133%Oct 1133%Oct 2136%Oct 2136%NowNowclearmostly clearpartly cloudymostly cloudyovercast

0%
clear
20%
mostly clear
40%
partly cloudy
60%
mostly cloudy
80%
overcast
100%

The percentage of time spent in each cloud cover band, categorized by the percentage of the sky covered by clouds.

A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. In San Juan, the chance of a wet day over the course of October is essentially constant, remaining around 47% throughout.

For reference, the year’s highest daily chance of a wet day is 50% on September 26, and its lowest chance is 20% on January 9.

Probability of Precipitation in October in San Juan

Probability of Precipitation in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%0%5%5%10%10%15%15%20%20%25%25%30%30%35%35%40%40%45%45%50%50%55%55%SepNovOct 148%Oct 148%Oct 3148%Oct 3148%Oct 1146%Oct 1146%Oct 2148%Oct 2148%NowNowrain

The percentage of days in which various types of precipitation are observed, excluding trace quantities: rain alone, snow alone, and mixed (both rain and snow fell in the same day).

Rainfall

To show variation within the month and not just the monthly total, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding 31-day period centered around each day.

The average sliding 31-day rainfall during October in San Juan is essentially constant, remaining about 4.5 inches throughout, and rarely exceeding 8.6 inches or falling below 1.0 inches.

Average Monthly Rainfall in October in San Juan

Average Monthly Rainfall in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310 in0 in2 in2 in4 in4 in6 in6 in8 in8 in10 in10 inSepNovOct 14.6 inOct 14.6 inOct 314.4 inOct 314.4 inOct 114.4 inOct 114.4 inOct 214.4 inOct 214.4 inNowNow

The average rainfall (solid line) accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted line is the corresponding average snowfall.

Over the course of October in San Juan, the length of the day is gradually decreasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day decreases by 30 minutes, implying an average daily decrease of 59 seconds, and weekly decrease of 6 minutes, 54 seconds.

The shortest day of the month is October 31, with 11 hours, 28 minutes of daylight and the longest day is October 1, with 11 hours, 58 minutes of daylight.

Hours of Daylight and Twilight in October in San Juan

Hours of Daylight and Twilight in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310 hr24 hr4 hr20 hr8 hr16 hr12 hr12 hr16 hr8 hr20 hr4 hr24 hr0 hrSepNovnightnightdaydayOct 111 hr, 58 minOct 111 hr, 58 minOct 3111 hr, 28 minOct 3111 hr, 28 minNowNow

The number of hours during which the Sun is visible (black line). From bottom (most yellow) to top (most gray), the color bands indicate: full daylight, twilight (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and full night.

The earliest sunrise of the month in San Juan is 6:14 AM on October 1 and the latest sunrise is 9 minutes later at 6:23 AM on October 31.

The latest sunset is 6:12 PM on October 1 and the earliest sunset is 21 minutes earlier at 5:52 PM on October 31.

Daylight saving time is not observed in San Juan during 2022.

For reference, on June 21, the longest day of the year, the Sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets 13 hours, 14 minutes later, at 7:03 PM, while on December 21, the shortest day of the year, it rises at 6:51 AM and sets 11 hours, 1 minute later, at 5:53 PM.

Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in October in San Juan

Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031312 AM4 AM6 AM8 AM10 AM12 PM2 PM4 PM6 PM8 PM10 PM12 AMSepNov6:14 AM6:14 AMOct 16:12 PMOct 16:12 PM6:23 AM6:23 AMOct 315:52 PMOct 315:52 PM6:18 AM6:18 AMOct 166:01 PMOct 166:01 PMSolarMidnightSolarMidnightSolarNoonSunriseSunsetNowNow

The solar day over the course of October. From bottom to top, the black lines are the previous solar midnight, sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and the next solar midnight. The day, twilights (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and night are indicated by the color bands from yellow to gray.

The figure below presents a compact representation of the sun’s elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon) and azimuth (its compass bearing) for every hour of every day in the reporting period. The horizontal axis is the day of the year and the vertical axis is the hour of the day. For a given day and hour of that day, the background color indicates the azimuth of the sun at that moment. The black isolines are contours of constant solar elevation.

Solar Elevation and Azimuth in October in San Juan

Solar Elevation and Azimuth in October in San JuanOct112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313112 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AMSepNov00101020202030304040505050607000010102020303030404050506060NowNow

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Solar elevation and azimuth over the course of October 2022. The black lines are lines of constant solar elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon, in degrees). The background color fills indicate the azimuth (the compass bearing) of the sun. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries of the cardinal compass points indicate the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).

The figure below presents a compact representation of key lunar data for October 2022. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the colored areas indicate when the moon is above the horizon. The vertical gray bars (new Moons) and blue bars (full Moons) indicate key Moon phases. The label associated with each bar indicates the date and time that the phase is obtained, and the companion time labels indicate the rise and set times of the Moon for the nearest time interval in which the moon is above the horizon.

Moon Rise, Set & Phases in October in San Juan

Moon Rise, Set & Phases in October in San JuanOct112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313112 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMSepNovSep 106:00 AMSep 106:00 AMSep 255:55 PMSep 255:55 PMOct 94:55 PMOct 94:55 PMOct 256:49 AMOct 256:49 AMNov 87:03 AMNov 87:03 AMNov 236:58 PMNov 236:58 PM6:20 PM6:20 PM6:17 AM6:17 AM5:53 AM5:53 AM6:24 PM6:24 PM6:11 PM6:11 PM6:51 AM6:51 AM6:24 AM6:24 AM6:13 PM6:13 PM5:23 PM5:23 PM6:29 AM6:29 AM6:07 AM6:07 AM5:35 PM5:35 PMNowNow

The time in which the moon is above the horizon (light blue area), with new moons (dark gray lines) and full moons (blue lines) indicated. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.

Oct 2022	Illumination	Moonrise		Moonset		Moonrise		Meridian Passing		Distance
1	38%	11:39 AM	ESE	10:49 PM	WSW	–		5:13 PM	S	230,802 mi
2	50%	12:42 PM	ESE	11:50 PM	WSW	–		6:16 PM	S	230,033 mi
3	61%	1:43 PM	ESE	–		–		7:19 PM	S	229,585 mi
4	73%	–		12:55 AM	WSW	2:39 PM	ESE	8:20 PM	S	229,510 mi
5	82%	–		2:00 AM	WSW	3:29 PM	ESE	9:17 PM	S	229,878 mi
6	90%	–		3:03 AM	WSW	4:14 PM	ESE	10:09 PM	S	230,755 mi
7	96%	–		4:03 AM	WSW	4:55 PM	E	10:58 PM	S	232,181 mi
8	99%	–		5:01 AM	W	5:34 PM	E	11:44 PM	S	234,149 mi
9	100%	–		5:56 AM	W	6:11 PM	E	–		–
10	100%	–		6:51 AM	W	6:48 PM	ENE	12:30 AM	S	236,585 mi
11	98%	–		7:46 AM	WNW	7:27 PM	ENE	1:15 AM	S	239,352 mi
12	94%	–		8:41 AM	WNW	8:08 PM	ENE	2:02 AM	S	242,257 mi
13	88%	–		9:36 AM	WNW	8:52 PM	ENE	2:50 AM	N	245,075 mi
14	80%	–		10:31 AM	WNW	9:39 PM	ENE	3:40 AM	N	247,574 mi
15	72%	–		11:25 AM	WNW	10:29 PM	ENE	4:31 AM	N	249,540 mi
16	62%	–		12:17 PM	WNW	11:21 PM	ENE	5:23 AM	N	250,800 mi
17	50%	–		1:05 PM	WNW	–		6:14 AM	N	251,237 mi
18	43%	12:14 AM	ENE	1:50 PM	WNW	–		7:03 AM	N	250,806 mi
19	34%	1:07 AM	ENE	2:31 PM	WNW	–		7:51 AM	N	249,535 mi
20	24%	1:59 AM	ENE	3:10 PM	WNW	–		8:36 AM	S	247,522 mi
21	16%	2:51 AM	ENE	3:46 PM	W	–		9:20 AM	S	244,932 mi
22	9%	3:43 AM	E	4:21 PM	W	–		10:03 AM	S	241,975 mi
23	4%	4:35 AM	E	4:57 PM	W	–		10:46 AM	S	238,894 mi
24	1%	5:28 AM	E	5:33 PM	W	–		11:31 AM	S	235,936 mi
25	0%	6:24 AM	ESE	6:13 PM	WSW	–		12:18 PM	S	233,329 mi
26	2%	7:23 AM	ESE	6:57 PM	WSW	–		1:09 PM	S	231,250 mi
27	7%	8:25 AM	ESE	7:47 PM	WSW	–		2:05 PM	S	229,805 mi
28	14%	9:30 AM	ESE	8:42 PM	WSW	–		3:06 PM	S	229,023 mi
29	23%	10:35 AM	ESE	9:44 PM	WSW	–		4:09 PM	S	228,860 mi
30	34%	11:38 AM	ESE	10:48 PM	WSW	–		5:14 PM	S	229,223 mi
31	46%	12:36 PM	ESE	11:53 PM	WSW	–		6:15 PM	S	230,000 mi

We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night.

The chance that a given day will be muggy in San Juan is essentially constant during October, remaining around 100% throughout.

For reference, on June 12, the muggiest day of the year, there are muggy conditions 100% of the time, while on March 9, the least muggy day of the year, there are muggy conditions 81% of the time.

Humidity Comfort Levels in October in San Juan

Humidity Comfort Levels in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%SepNovOct 1100%Oct 1100%Oct 31100%Oct 31100%Oct 11100%Oct 11100%Oct 21100%Oct 21100%NowNowmiserablemiserableoppressiveoppressivemuggymuggyhumidhumid

dry
55°F
comfortable
60°F
humid
65°F
muggy
70°F
oppressive
75°F
miserable

The percentage of time spent at various humidity comfort levels, categorized by dew point.

This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.

The average hourly wind speed in San Juan is essentially constant during October, remaining within 0.2 miles per hour of 9.5 miles per hour throughout.

For reference, on July 14, the windiest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 12.5 miles per hour, while on October 10, the calmest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 9.3 miles per hour.

The lowest daily average wind speed during October is 9.3 miles per hour on October 11.

Average Wind Speed in October in San Juan

Average Wind Speed in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310 mph0 mph3 mph3 mph5 mph5 mph6 mph6 mph8 mph8 mph20 mph20 mph22 mph22 mph24 mph24 mphSepNovOct 119. 3 mphOct 119.3 mphOct 319.7 mphOct 319.7 mphNowNow

The average of mean hourly wind speeds (dark gray line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.

The hourly average wind direction in San Juan throughout October is predominantly from the east, with a peak proportion of 83% on October 1.

Wind Direction in October in San Juan

Wind Direction in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%20%80%40%60%60%40%80%20%100%0%SepNovNowNoweastsouthnorth

northeastsouthwest

The percentage of hours in which the mean wind direction is from each of the four cardinal wind directions, excluding hours in which the mean wind speed is less than 1.0 mph. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries are the percentage of hours spent in the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).

San Juan is located near a large body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, or large lake). This section reports on the wide-area average surface temperature of that water.

The average surface water temperature in San Juan is essentially constant during October, remaining around 84°F throughout.

Average Water Temperature in October in San Juan

Average Water Temperature in October in San JuanOct112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313180°F80°F81°F81°F82°F82°F83°F83°F84°F84°F85°F85°FSepNovOct 184°FOct 184°FOct 3183°FOct 3183°FOct 1184°FOct 1184°FOct 2184°FOct 2184°FNowNow

The daily average water temperature (purple line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.

Definitions of the growing season vary throughout the world, but for the purposes of this report, we define it as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere).

Temperatures in San Juan are sufficiently warm year round that it is not entirely meaningful to discuss the growing season in these terms. We nevertheless include the chart below as an illustration of the distribution of temperatures experienced throughout the year.

Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in October in San Juan

Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%SepNov100%Oct 16100%Oct 16NowNowwarmhot

frigid
15°F
freezing
32°F
very cold
45°F
cold
55°F
cool
65°F
comfortable
75°F
warm
85°F
hot
95°F
sweltering

The percentage of time spent in various temperature bands. The black line is the percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season.

Growing degree days are a measure of yearly heat accumulation used to predict plant and animal development, and defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature, discarding any excess above a maximum temperature. In this report, we use a base of 50°F and a cap of 86°F.

The average accumulated growing degree days in San Juan are very rapidly increasing during October, increasing by 929°F, from 8,179°F to 9,108°F, over the course of the month.

Growing Degree Days in October in San Juan

Growing Degree Days in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031318,000°F8,000°F8,200°F8,200°F8,400°F8,400°F8,600°F8,600°F8,800°F8,800°F9,000°F9,000°F9,200°F9,200°FSepNovOct 18,179°FOct 18,179°FOct 319,108°FOct 319,108°FOct 118,489°FOct 118,489°FOct 218,806°FOct 218,806°FNowNow

The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of October, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.

This section discusses the total daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the surface of the ground over a wide area, taking full account of seasonal variations in the length of the day, the elevation of the Sun above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric constituents. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation.

The average daily incident shortwave solar energy in San Juan is essentially constant during October, remaining within 0.1 kWh of 4.7 kWh throughout.

Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in October in San Juan

Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in October in San JuanOct11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310 kWh0 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWhSepNovOct 14.8 kWhOct 14.8 kWhOct 314.6 kWhOct 314.6 kWhOct 164.7 kWhOct 164.7 kWhNowNow

The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter (orange line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.

For the purposes of this report, the geographical coordinates of San Juan are 18.466 deg latitude, -66.106 deg longitude, and 36 ft elevation.

The topography within 2 miles of San Juan contains only modest variations in elevation, with a maximum elevation change of 194 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 5 feet. Within 10 miles contains only modest variations in elevation (984 feet). Within 50 miles contains very significant variations in elevation (4,390 feet).

The area within 2 miles of San Juan is covered by water (78%) and artificial surfaces (19%), within 10 miles by water (58%) and grassland (16%), and within 50 miles by water (75%) and trees (14%).

This report illustrates the typical weather in San Juan, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.

Temperature and Dew Point

There are 2 weather stations near enough to contribute to our estimation of the temperature and dew point in San Juan.

For each station, the records are corrected for the elevation difference between that station and San Juan according to the International Standard Atmosphere , and by the relative change present in the MERRA-2 satellite-era reanalysis between the two locations.

The estimated value at San Juan is computed as the weighted average of the individual contributions from each station, with weights proportional to the inverse of the distance between San Juan and a given station.

The stations contributing to this reconstruction are:

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (TJSJ, 94%, 7 mi, east, -30 ft elevation change)
Mercedita Airport (TJPS, 6%, 44 mi, southwest, -10 ft elevation change)

TJSJ, 94%7 mi, -30 ftTJPS, 6%44 mi, -10 ft

To get a sense of how much these sources agree with each other, you can view a comparison of San Juan and the stations that contribute to our estimates of its temperature history and climate. Please note that each source’s contribution is adjusted for elevation and the relative change present in the MERRA-2 data.

Other Data

All data relating to the Sun’s position (e.g., sunrise and sunset) are computed using astronomical formulas from the book, Astronomical Algorithms 2nd Edition , by Jean Meeus.

All other weather data, including cloud cover, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and solar flux, come from NASA’s MERRA-2 Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis . This reanalysis combines a variety of wide-area measurements in a state-of-the-art global meteorological model to reconstruct the hourly history of weather throughout the world on a 50-kilometer grid.

Land Use data comes from the Global Land Cover SHARE database , published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Elevation data comes from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) , published by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Names, locations, and time zones of places and some airports come from the GeoNames Geographical Database .

Time zones for airports and weather stations are provided by AskGeo.com .

Maps are © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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San Juan

San Juan Antiguo Barrio, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Weather in October

The weather in Puerto Rico offers beautifully warm highs of 88°F even in October. The sun shines for over 7 hours each day and the sea still has its warmest temperature of the whole year at 84°F. Plan your trip around afternoon rain showers as with 18 rainy days to be expected in October, it does rain quite frequently. Mornings can be spent enjoying the most wonderful beaches and for the evenings out you don’t have to bring any extra clothes as it’s rarely colder than lows of 77°F. The hurricane season peaked last month and it’s now just the tail end.

It’s still low season so you might get some great deals! In October there are some great events happening to keep you busy, especially during the rainy hours. Check out some of the many Halloween events and a must is a visit to the Oktoberfest in the Casa Bavaria .

Best Time to Visit Puerto Rico

Given its tropical climate Puerto Rico is a beautifully warm place to visit any time of the year. The least rainy months are March and April and as such, probably the best time weatherwise for a beach vacation. From May until August the waves are the highest> and the conditions are ideal for surfers.

If you are planning to visit the Rio Camuy Cave Park or the El yunque rainforest, it’s best to choose some of the drier months, like February, March, April or June. In terms of the least crowded time of year, November and May are the best choices. The peak hurricane months are August and September.

Things to know about Puerto Rico

The insular area of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean impresses with its beautiful and quiet bays, a lively capital city and a huge amount of nature and greenery. Here is a guide of what to explore on this stunning island.

Whether you arrive by air or sea, whenever you travel to Puerto Rico you first land in its lively capital San Juan. You should really spend at least one night there before you continue your travels towards the jungle or dream beach vacation. Real Caribbean flair awaits you in the Old Town of San Juan. The UNESCO world heritage site Castillo San Cristobal was built by Spanish colonies and is a must see. An outline of local culture and history can be explored in the Museo de San Juan and on Saturday mornings you can get a taste of all the local specialities during the farmers market (8am – 1pm, 150 Calle Norzagaray). Coffee lovers must try a coffee made from local Puerto Rican coffee beans at ‘Caficultura’ (401 Calle San Francisco). And try a Chichaito cocktail at Bar Los 3 Cuernos (403 Calle San Francisco).

Around 7 miles east of Puerto Rico you will find the small island of Vieques. You can get there easily by ferry boat from Fajardo or by plane from San Juan. The beautiful and untouched island impresses with stunning beaches and totally empty bays where you might spot a passing wild horse now and then.
The best accomodation on Puerto Rico is provided by the W Retreat and Spa. It’s directly on the beach, offers plenty of quiet spots for couples as well as stunning areas for families. A highlight is the infinity pool with underwater music. The rooms are beautiful and the restaurant offers unbelievably beautiful views across the sea. Every day you can participate in tours around the nearby national park which occupies around two thirds of the island.
The Blue Hole, near Villa Montones, is a water hole in the sea. It appears suddenly and offers views of the colourful underwater world- a real snorkeling hotspot!
On your way to the Blue Hole you will pass ‘The Breakfast Club at Ola Lola’s. Youngsters serve fantastic food and drinks any time of the day and it’s a great place to chill and hang out. Cash only!
A drive along the Ruta Panoramica, which goes across the island for 167 miles, is a fantastic way to see everything the island has to offer- from mountain regions to bamboo woods, a series of abandoned places and coffee plantages. All the way you have incredible views out over the sea.

Aguadilla is a great base for further excursions around the island. From here you can easily reach the surfer hotspot of Rincon. In Aguadilla itself is the former Ramey Air force base of the US Air Force and if interested you could visit its museum too.
The time when Puerto Rico was one of the main sugar producers in the world is gone but what remains are the Lost Places. The ruins of the sugar cane plants have something charming. Most interesting are the abandoned plants of Central Coloso and Playa Lucia as well as the Guajataca Tunnel, which used to connect the towns of Isabela and Quebradillas.
Isabella, or the ‘garden of the Northwest’ is the perfect base in order to explore the surrounding villages and beaches. The sea is rough and the waves are high. Children and those who can’t swim can splash around Swimming Holes, such as the Pozo Teodoro, where the water collects up to knee level and is warmed by the sun. From here you can also easily reach the surfers mecca of Rincon. You should stay there until sunset which surely is one of the most impressive in the Caribbean.

Approximately 2 hours by car from San Juan you reach El Yunque. Inhabiting 28,000 acres it is the only rainforest on US territory. Whilst walking along beautiful trails you can see over 240 species of animals and plants. A beautiful refreshment is offered by the waterfall of La Mina.

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Weather in Puerto Rico in October 2022-2021 at “365 Celsius”

What’s the weather like in Puerto Rico in the month of October is highly dependent on the region. The air warms up at night to +27°C, and during the day up to +32.2°C, it rains for 20 days and 80.8 mm of precipitation falls per month. And, for example, in Kayey the weather conditions are not very good, since the air is up to +28.9 ° C, cloudy and rainy days are at least 26. The best cities to relax at this time are Arecibo, Isabela, San Juan. The air temperature in October is +29.5°C.

Climate

	Average temperature during the day:	+29.5°C
	Sea water temperature:	+29.3°C
	Number of sunny days:	19 days
	Rainy days: Rainfall:	20 days 80.8 mm

Water temperature in Puerto Rico in October

Should you visit Puerto Rico in October?

The weather in Puerto Rico in October is good for holidays, this month’s rating is 4. 3 out of five. The climate in October is good and tourists come to rest. At this time, a very warm sea with a temperature of +29.3°C. It rains a lot, about 20 days a month, with 80.8 mm of precipitation. Sunny skies for at least 19 days. The weather in Puerto Rico at the end of October at the beginning and middle of the month is presented on the graph. The air temperature in October is +29.5°C. At this time, the best climatic conditions in 3 cities:

Weather in October Arecibo		Weather in October San Juan		Weather in October Isabela
4 . 9	air: +32.2°C rain: 5 days sea: +29.2°C sun: 17 days	4 . 9	air: +31.8°C rain: 2 days sea: +29.2°C sun: 17 days	4 . 9	air: +31. 4°C rain: 7 days sea: +29.4°C sun: 15 days

Best climate in cities in October

City	Air temperature	Water temperature	Rainy days (precipitation)
Arecibo	+32.2°C	+29.2°C	5 days (79.8mm)
San Juan	+31.8°C	+29.2°C	2 days (42.2mm)
Isabela	+31.4°C	+29.4°C	7 days (75.1mm)
Aguadilla	+31.6°C	+29. 4°C	8 days (99.4mm)
Mayaguez	+32°C	+29.4°C	7 days (95.2mm)
Levitovn	+29.2°C	–	14 days (32.59mm)
Catagno	+29.2°C	–	14 days (32.59mm)

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Air temperature in Puerto Rico in October

The difference in daily air temperature throughout the year is 2.8°C, but due to the presence of the sea, the climate in Puerto Rico is quite mild over the months. The coldest month is January when the air warms up to +27. 0°C, and the warmest month is September with +29.8°C. The air temperature in October is +29.5°C.

Puerto Rico water temperature

The beach season here lasts: . The temperature in the sea at this time of the year is from – to – conducive to a pleasant swim. The worst weather in Puerto Rico and the water temperature recorded in February is +2.5°C. The air temperature in October is +29.5°C.

Number of rainy days and precipitation in October

An unsuccessful month for travel is May, it rains on average 20 days. The maximum monthly rainfall is 62.9mm. The air temperature in October is +29.5°C.

Rating of comfortable rest in October

The rating is calculated by months, taking into account the average air temperature, the amount of rain and other indicators. For a year in Puerto Rico, the score ranges from 4.3 in August to 4.7 in January, out of a possible five. The air temperature in October is +29.5°C.

Month	Air temperature during the day	Water temperature	Solar days	Rainy days (precipitation)
December	+27.5°C	+2.7°C	16.6	15 days (33.3 mm)
January	+27.0°C	+2.6°C	19.0	13 days (83.3 mm)
February	+27.0°C	+2.5°C	18.5	12 days (22.0 mm)
March	+27. 1°C	+2.6°C	18.0	14 days (27.4 mm)
April	+27.8°C	+2.6°C	18.4	15 days (36.9 mm)
May	+28.4°C	+2.7°C	19.3	20 days (62.9 mm)
June	+29.3°C	+2.7°C	21.5	14 days (34.5 mm)
July	+29.5°C	+2.7°C	20.9	16 days (42.7 mm)
August	+29.7°C	+2.7°C	21. 3	18 days (64.7 mm)
September	+29.8°C	+2.8°C	20.0	18 days (74.0 mm)
October	+29.5°C	+2.8°C	19.1	20 days (80.8 mm)
November	+28.5°C	+2.8°C	13.8	20 days (71.8 mm)

Number of sunny days in October

Beautiful sunny weather will delight tourists in June – as many as 22 sunny per month. Great time to vacation in Puerto Rico. The air temperature in October is +29.5°C.

Weather in Puerto Rico in September: rating 4. 3 (out of 5), air +29.8°C , sea: +29.1°C, rain 18 days
Weather in Puerto Rico in November: rating 4.5 (out of 5), air +28.5°C , sea: +28.9°C, rain 20 days

Weather in Puerto Rico in October. Average sea water temperature and air temperature. Detailed data for 2021-2022.

Weather in Puerto RicoOctober

	Average temperature during the day:	24.8°C
	Average temperature at night:	22.2°C

	Sea water temperature:	23.6°C

	Number of sunny days:	25 days
	Day length:	11.1 – 11.9 hours

	Number of rainy days:	0 days
	Rainfall:	5. 4 mm

Above are average weather data for Puerto Rico in October. You can find information about air temperature, water temperature, precipitation, cloudiness and daylight hours, which were calculated based on observations over the past three years.

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Air temperature in October, °C

The highest daily temperature in October 2022 was 28 °С. While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 21 °C. The average day and night temperatures during October are 25.5 °С and 22.4 °С, respectively.

Water temperature in Puerto Rico in October, °C

The average sea temperature in Puerto Rico in October 2022 was 23.6°C . While the minimum and maximum sea water temperatures reached 23.1°C and 24.2°C respectively.

Sunny, cloudy and overcast days, %

Most of October in Puerto Rico there are sunny days, but cloudy and overcast days are also not uncommon.

Precipitation in October, mm

Precipitation total in October for Puerto Rico is 5.4 mm. This indicator is relatively stable throughout the year.

Average wind speed in October, m/s

Average wind strength in October is 2.8 m/s. , making October the windiest month of the year.

Average daily hours of sunshine

This graph shows the average number of hours per day during which direct sunlight reaches the earth’s surface.