AI-generatedDorado at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul, Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- Sep · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 911 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Dorado
Dorado has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Dorado is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dorado
The best time to visit Dorado is from June to July and from December to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to April. The rainy season is in May and from September to November; the wettest month is September with 131 mm.
Dorado through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dorado in the dry season
Jun – Aug, Dec – Apr
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 98 rainy days in all
Dorado in the rainy season
May, Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Sep – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – July, December – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:1818:03
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:47 · evening 17:34–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:05 · evening 18:17–18:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Dorado compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Dorado in October?
In October, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dorado.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:18 – 18:03
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Dorado
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Dorado: score 90 against 70. In March, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in March. March has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 123 mm | 42 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dorado month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January29° · Sea 27° · 7.6 h
In January, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in January89February29° · Sea 26° · 7.6 h
In February, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in February90March30° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h
In March, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in March88April30° · Sea 27° · 8.5 h
In April, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in April80May31° · Sea 27° · 8.0 h
In May, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in May81June32° · Sea 28° · 8.6 h
In June, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in June78July32° · Sea 28° · 8.6 h
In July, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in July72August32° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h
In August, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in August69September32° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In September, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 131 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in September70October32° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In October, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in October73November30° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In November, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 105 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in November83December29° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In December, Dorado is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 47 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dorado.
Dorado in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dorado
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (22°), the warmest in August (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 355 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86 | 29° | 22° | 26.7° | 7.6 h | 10 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 29° | 22° | 26.4° | 7.6 h | 9 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 30° | 23° | 26.3° | 8.0 h | 9 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 30° | 23° | 26.7° | 8.5 h | 11 | 76 |
| MayMay | 80 | 31° | 24° | 27.4° | 8.0 h | 15 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 32° | 25° | 28.1° | 8.6 h | 13 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 32° | 25° | 28.3° | 8.6 h | 16 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 32° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.2 h | 18 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 7.3 h | 21 | 131 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 32° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.0 h | 20 | 123 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 18 | 105 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 29° | 23° | 27.5° | 7.4 h | 12 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
18.46° N, 66.27° W · 3 m · America/Puerto_Rico
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Dorado
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Dorado ranges from 26.3 °C in March to 29.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.4° | 25.7° | 27.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.3° | 25.6° | 26.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.4° | 26.7° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.1° | 27.6° | 28.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.3° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Dorado
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Dorado, 60 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Dorado: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Dorado has about 20 rainy days with 123 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Dorado
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Dorado
How breezy and how cloudy Dorado is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Dorado typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Mar, Jun – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Dorado: variable cloud, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Dorado
How often the day gets hot in Dorado (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dorado has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Dorado
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Dorado in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Dorado has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during October half-term (score 70).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 40 min
- Distance
- 6,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Puerto Rico
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1 787
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Dorado lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Dorado vs Vega Baja
In October the holiday weather in Dorado and Vega Baja is about equally good (score 70 vs 70). During the day it is about as warm in Vega Baja as in Dorado. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Dorado | Vega Baja |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul, Dec – Apr | Jun – Jul, Dec – Apr |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Puerto Rico in October: the best places
In October, Dorado ranks 11 of 19 destinations in this country.
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- 3Ponce31°29°74
- 4Añasco31°29°74
- 5Mayagüez31°29°74
- 6Rincón31°29°74
- 7Guayama30°29°73
- 8Humacao30°29°73
- 11DoradoThis page32°29°70
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Frequently asked questions about Dorado
When is the best time to visit Dorado?
The best time to visit Dorado is from June to July and from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Dorado?
The sea temperature in Dorado ranges from 26.3 °C in March to 29.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Dorado in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Dorado?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Dorado?
The rainy season is in May and from September to November; the wettest month is September with 131 mm. The driest month is February with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dorado get?
Dorado gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.6 hours a day; in November there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Dorado in?
Dorado is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dorado?
A nonstop flight from London to Dorado takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,750 km.
When is hurricane season in Dorado?
Dorado lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Dorado?
Dorado has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during October half-term (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 80, summer holidays 74, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 85.