Puerto Rico in May
May is Puerto Rico's 6th-best month (rank 6 of 12): its 2 destinations average 82/100, led by Rincón at 91 — 30°C and 14 rainy days — while San Juan is warmer at 35°C and scores 73.
#6 of 12 months for Puerto Rico · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Puerto Rico in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rincón | Beach | 30°C | 49 mm · 14 days | 91 tier S | — |
| 2 | San Juan | City | 35°C | 50 mm · 10 days | 73 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Puerto Rico in May
- Bioluminescent bay nights · San Juan · 1 Jan – 31 Dec
- Leatherback nesting · San Juan · 1 Mar – 15 Jul (usually)