Puerto Rico in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
28Rainy days (195 mm)
12:05 hDaylight
05:54Sunrise · 17:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Very wet: about 28 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 16°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.4 |
| February | 26°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| March | 26°C | 17°C | 175 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 25°C | 17°C | 200 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 24°C | 17°C | 195 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 23°C | 16°C | 181 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 23°C | 16°C | 168 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 24°C | 16°C | 100 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 25°C | 16°C | 90 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.2 |
| October | 26°C | 16°C | 165 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 26°C | 17°C | 226 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 26°C | 16°C | 140 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Puerto Rico in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
The best months are January, February.