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When is the best time to visit Mayagüez?

Find the best time to travel to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Mayagüez

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Mayagüez.

Climate

Climate of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Mayagüez.

Climate charts in Mayagüez

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Mayagüez?

Mayagüez has a monsoon climate, which is a type of tropical climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a tropical monsoon climate (Am).

Activities

What to do in Mayagüez and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Mayagüez and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Mayagüez.

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Diving and snorkeling Very favorable Very favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Very favorable Very favorable
Watersports Very favorable Very favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Very favorable Very favorable
Nature and landscapes Very favorable Very favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Very favorable Very favorable
Nightlife Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Very favorable Very favorable Very favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable
Boat trip and cruise Very favorable Very favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Potentially favorable Very favorable Very favorable
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Mayagüez according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
Mid-season
Quieter period
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Mayagüez?

Visitor numbers in Mayagüez vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in January, February, March, April, July, August and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of May, June, September, October and November are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
45/100
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Destinations near Mayagüez

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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Mayagüez: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Mayagüez are concentrated over 5 months: January, February, March, April and December. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Mayagüez are the following: May, June, July and November. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: May, July, August, September and October. The peak occurs in September, with about 259 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 15 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is January, with about 54 mm.

Temperatures vary little over the year in Mayagüez: expect on average 30°C during the day and 27°C at night, with September as the warmest month and March as the coolest month.

Swimming is most pleasant when the water temperature exceeds 29°C, that is during these months: July, August, September, October and November. The peak is reached in September, with about 29°C on average.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 13.2 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is November, with 8.3 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: January, February, March, April, July, August and December. For a quieter trip, aim for May, June, September, October and November. Over the year, the average visitor index is 45/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Hormigueros, Anasco and Cabo Rojo. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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