Average high temperature and rainfall for San Jan in November. © Scott S. Bateman

It may be enough to say that San Juan weather in November has the highest rainfall of the year. It’s usually not a good month to visit this eastern Caribbean cruise port.

Vacation planners may stop at this point and look for another month to visit this major Caribbean cruise port on the island of Puerto Rico. Others may have a good reason to go during this rainy month.

San Juan is a common port of call on eastern Caribbean cruises. It also is often the starting point for southern Caribbean cruises. The city is famous for its New World history and especially the historical district at Old San Juan.

San Juan Temperatures in November

San Juan may often get wet in November, but at least it’s warm. Temperatures are consistent with the rest of the Caribbean in November.

The average high temperature for San Juan in November is about 86 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 Celsius, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

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The average low temperature, usually at night, is 74 degrees Fahrenheit or 23 Celsius. Seawater temperatures stay between the highs and lows of the day, but wind chills may make swimming uncomfortable in the mornings.

By comparison, temperatures reach 83 degrees Fahrenheit or 28 Celsius in January, the coldest month of the year.

Rainfall in November

San Juan has the highest rainfall of the year in November with an average of six inches during the month, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

It slightly edges out the 5.7 inches in October, the second worst month of the year for rain.

Peak rainfall in November is unusual for the Caribbean because of the annual hurricane season. For most destinations, rainfall normally hits a high point in September.

November for San Juan also brings the most days with rain of any month of the year. The total is 15 days, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

In contrast, the city has a dry season from February through April with an average of two to three inches of rain and eight total days with rain. It’s a popular time to visit the city.

Anyone tempted to visit San Juan in November may find warm temperatures but a high risk of rain. There are better months to visit this major Caribbean cruise port.

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