Puerto Rico Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 12 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Puerto Rico Climate Overview

Puerto Rico has an average annual temperature of 80.6°F (across all 12 cities) with approximately 1243 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 78%. The warmest city is Arecibo with average July highs of 88°F, while Caguas is the coldest with average January lows of 68.2°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Arecibo
Jul High: 88°F
Coldest City
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Caguas
Jan Low: 68.2°F
Wettest City
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Vega Baja
1317 mm/yr
Driest City
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Ponce
983 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Sep
Avg High: 88.3°F
Coldest Month
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Mar
Avg Low: 71.6°F
Cities With Data
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12
cities in Puerto Rico
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Puerto Rico — Weather History

📅 Puerto Rico Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 12 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Puerto Rico Seasonal Climate Guide

Sep is typically the warmest month across Puerto Rico with average highs around 88.3°F, while Mar is the coldest with average lows near 71.6°F. Sep is the wettest month with approximately 159 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 83.1°F 71.8°F 77.5°F 62 77% 4.1 4.40
Feb 83.8°F 71.6°F 77.7°F 56 76% 4.2 5.00
Mar 85.3°F 71.6°F 78.4°F 62 74% 4.0 5.60
Apr 86.7°F 72.7°F 79.7°F 84 75% 3.8 6.00
May 87.1°F 74.8°F 81°F 136 78% 3.8 5.80
Jun 87.1°F 76.8°F 82°F 96 79% 4.1 5.90
Jul 87.6°F 77.5°F 82.6°F 105 79% 4.4 5.90
Aug 88.2°F 78.1°F 83.1°F 127 79% 4.1 5.90
Sep 88.3°F 77.9°F 83.1°F 159 80% 3.5 5.40
Oct 87.1°F 77°F 82°F 155 80% 3.3 4.90
Nov 85.3°F 74.8°F 80.1°F 141 81% 3.7 4.30
Dec 83.5°F 73°F 78.3°F 78 79% 4.1 4.10

📈 Puerto Rico Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Puerto Rico Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Puerto Rico's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 12 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Puerto Rico

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Puerto Rico.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Puerto Rico?
Arecibo is the hottest city in Puerto Rico with an average July high of 88°F based on 45 years of data. View Arecibo weather history →
What is the coldest city in Puerto Rico?
Caguas is the coldest city with average January lows of 68.2°F. View Caguas weather history →
Which city in Puerto Rico gets the most rain?
Vega Baja is the wettest city in Puerto Rico with approximately 1317 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Vega Baja weather history →
What is the warmest month in Puerto Rico?
Sep is the warmest month across Puerto Rico, with state-wide average highs of 88.3°F and average lows of 77.9°F.
How many cities in Puerto Rico have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 12 cities in Puerto Rico, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Puerto Rico?
Apr is the sunniest month across Puerto Rico with an average solar radiation of 6.00 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 12 cities in Puerto Rico at monthly temporal resolution.