Puerto Rico
Plan a visit or move to Puerto Rico with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Puerto Rico month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Puerto Rico are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and September the wettest (about 160 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 22.1 | 57 | 10.8 |
| February | 28.0 | 22.1 | 63 | 10.8 |
| March | 28.5 | 22.1 | 63 | 11.1 |
| April | 29.2 | 22.7 | 87 | 11.7 |
| May | 30.4 | 23.9 | 83 | 11.9 |
| June | 31.3 | 24.9 | 60 | 12.1 |
| July | 30.9 | 25.3 | 83 | 12.0 |
| August | 31.0 | 25.3 | 101 | 11.4 |
| September | 30.8 | 25.0 | 160 | 10.7 |
| October | 30.4 | 24.5 | 124 | 10.2 |
| November | 29.2 | 23.7 | 134 | 9.8 |
| December | 28.3 | 22.9 | 64 | 10.6 |
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01 · OverviewPuerto Rico, in brief
Puerto Rico is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.
02 · HistoryHow Puerto Rico took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Puerto Rico
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Puerto Rico
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Puerto Rico
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06 · TravelTravelling through Puerto Rico
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Puerto Rico
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Puerto Rico
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puerto Rico
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Puerto Rico?
The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, and the total national population is estimated at 3,195,153.
02 · Q&AWhere is Puerto Rico located and what is its total area?
Puerto Rico is located in North America, spanning an area of approximately 9,104 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Puerto Rico?
The official currency is Dollar (USD) and the recognized languages include en-PR, es-PR.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Puerto Rico?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Puerto Rico include San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Ponce, Arecibo.
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