San Juan in March

Dry, warm; spring-break crowds.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

No other month rates higher than March for San Juan in this guide.

• San JuanHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 11 days
• San Juan and north coast, Puerto Rico · San Juan, Isabela, Arecibobest weather

  Around 27–31 °C (81–88 °F) all year; showers are short but frequent May–November; winter swells make some north-coast beaches rough.Around 81–88 °F (27–31 °C) all year; showers are short but frequent May–November; winter swells make some north-coast beaches rough.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Emancipation Day check

  22 March (public holiday) · Whole city

  A local holiday; some services closed.

• Spring break and Holy Week check

  Moves each year · Whole city

  Busy beaches and higher prices; Good Friday closes some businesses.

• Cruise season

  Winter peak · Old San Juan

  Up to several ships a day; go to the forts before 10:00.

Crowds · Puerto Rico overall

High

Prices · Puerto Rico overall

High

Puerto Rico overall: Dry; spring break; whales off Rincón.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Juan, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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