The weather in May in Puerto Rico

It's warm in May in Puerto Rico with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Puerto Rico. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Puerto Rico, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2020, Puerto Rico reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 202 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Puerto Rico

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Rico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Puerto Rico New York
Average temperature 28°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 202 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 22 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Puerto Rico with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Puerto Rico is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Puerto Rico for all months and discover the best travel time

Curious about the weather in other parts of Mexico? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cancún, Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, or explore other destinations in Mexico.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Puerto Rico, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Puerto Rico

Temperature in May in Puerto Rico over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Puerto Rico, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Puerto Rico

Total precipitation in May in Puerto Rico over the years

Daily UV index in May in Puerto Rico

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Puerto Rico, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Puerto Rico by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Rico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.