Ponce weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ponce, Puerto Rico. Like most weather services, we show Ponce at one spot: Ponce, its largest city. At 5:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 55%
- Chance of rain
- 73%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May, Aug–Nov
About Ponce weather
Is it raining in Ponce right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 28° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ponce this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Ponce lately?
In the past 7 days, Ponce had 7 rainy days and 47.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ponce?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ponce weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ponce?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ponce is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Aug–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Ponce?
October is the wettest month, with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Ponce?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Ponce have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 111 mm (4.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Ponce?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Ponce), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months