SeasonMapRincón weather in December
Puerto Rico
December in Rincón: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Rincón · #40 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rincón climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rincón in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter surf season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rincón's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherRincón's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Rincón in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter surf season
15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyCrowdedBook earlyNorth Atlantic swell reaches the west coast from late autumn to early spring, and Domes, Maria's and Tres Palmas are why the town exists as a surf destination. December to February brings the biggest days and the full car parks. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rincón — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rincón?
Rincón in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Rincón?
- December in Rincón: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Rincón on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Rincón in December?
- In December, Rincón averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 16 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rincón in December?
- Rincón has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
Other months in Rincón
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Similar destinations in Caribbean — December
Within 300 km: San Juan's Bioluminescent bay nights on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Punta Cana's Dry season and peak weeks on 1 Dec – 30 Apr.