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Fajardo weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Fajardo at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Sep · 30°
Warmest sea
Sep · 29.2°
Sunshine a year
2,850 h
Rain a year
1,260 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−4
Elevation
10 m

Climate in Fajardo

Fajardo 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 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Fajardo is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Fajardo

The best time to visit Fajardo is from November to April. The sea reaches 29.2 °C in September, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 178 mm.

Fajardo through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Fajardo in the dry season

Nov – Apr

78

Good

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 103 rainy days in all

Fajardo in the rainy season

May – Oct

76

Good

  • 29–30 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7.9 h of sun a day
  • 141 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fajardo for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February – April

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

73

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:1618:01

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 06:02–06:45 · evening 17:32–18:14
Blue hour
Morning 05:54–06:02 · evening 18:14–18:23

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 Fajardo compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high30°30°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.5 h

What is the weather like in Fajardo in October?

In October, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 25 days, totalling 166 mm. On about 20 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 Fajardo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 45 min06:16 – 18:01
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
64 %on averageAll months
Hot days
20 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • 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 Fajardo

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Fajardo: score 82 against 73. In February, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in February. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.

October vs February, Fajardo
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score7382better
Daytime high30°27°
Night-time low25°23°
Sea29.1°26.3°
Sunshine7.0 h7.7 hbetter
Rainy days2514better
Rainfall166 mm42 mmbetter
Muggy days3127better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Fajardo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

79January27° · Sea 27° · 7.6 h

In January, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °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 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 49 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in January
82February27° · Sea 26° · 7.7 h

In February, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °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 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 42 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in February
81March27° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h

In March, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 57 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in March
78April28° · Sea 27° · 8.5 h

In April, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 94 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in April
77May29° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h

In May, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °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 22 days, totalling 138 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in May
78June30° · Sea 28° · 8.5 h

In June, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 8.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in June
78July30° · Sea 28° · 8.5 h

In July, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 115 mm. On about 8 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 Fajardo.

Fajardo in July
77August30° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h

In August, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 8.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 17 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 Fajardo.

Fajardo in August
75September30° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h

In September, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 21 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 Fajardo.

Fajardo in September
73October30° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h

In October, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 25 days, totalling 166 mm. On about 20 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 Fajardo.

Fajardo in October
73November29° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h

In November, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 127 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in November
76December28° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h

In December, Fajardo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 60 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Fajardo.

Fajardo in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Fajardo

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 (23°), 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 359 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 30°Night 25°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7927°23°26.7°7.6 h1649
FebruaryFeb8227°23°26.3°7.7 h1442
MarchMar8127°23°26.4°8.0 h1557
AprilApr7828°24°26.8°8.5 h1994
MayMay7729°25°27.5°8.0 h22138
JuneJun7830°25°28.1°8.5 h21101
JulyJul7830°25°28.4°8.5 h23115
AugustAug7730°26°28.8°8.1 h25135
SeptemberSep7530°26°29.2°7.4 h25178
OctoberOct7330°25°29.1°7.0 h25166
NovemberNov7329°24°28.5°6.8 h22127
DecemberDec7628°24°27.5°7.4 h1760

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

18.33° N, 65.65° W · 10 m · America/Puerto_Rico

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Fajardo

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.1°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.1°8 in 10 years 28.6° – 29.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Fajardo ranges from 26.3 °C in February 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.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.7°26.1°27.2°warm
FebruaryFeb26.3°25.7°27.0°warm
MarchMar26.4°25.7°26.8°warm
AprilApr26.8°26.2°27.3°warm
MayMay27.5°26.9°28.1°warm
JuneJun28.1°27.6°28.6°warm
JulyJul28.4°27.9°28.8°warm
AugustAug28.8°28.4°29.3°warm
SeptemberSep29.2°28.7°29.7°very warm
OctoberOct29.1°28.6°29.6°very warm
NovemberNov28.5°27.9°28.9°warm
DecemberDec27.5°26.9°28.0°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Fajardo

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,850 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 6.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.0 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 59 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Fajardo, 59 % 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

Rain in Fajardo: 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.

Per year
1,260 mm on 244 days
Wettest month
Sep · 178 mm
Driest month
Feb · 42 mm
OctoberRainy days 25Rainfall 166 mm

In October, Fajardo has about 25 rainy days with 166 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Fajardo

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Fajardo

How breezy and how cloudy Fajardo 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.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Fajardo typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Feb · 41 %
Cloudiest month
Sep · 67 %
OctoberCloud cover 64 %Sunshine 7.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Fajardo: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Fajardo

How often the day gets hot in Fajardo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
82 days
Hottest month
Sep · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 20Daytime high 30 °C

In October, Fajardo has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Fajardo

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Fajardo 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.

Fajardo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 73).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 18 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    77

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    77

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    73

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 25 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    78

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 8 h 35 min
Distance
6,720 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

Fajardo 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Fajardo vs Humacao

In October the holiday weather in Fajardo and Humacao is about equally good (score 73 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Humacao as in Fajardo. The sea is about equally warm.

Fajardo vs Humacao, in October
in OctoberFajardoHumacao
Holiday weather score7373
Daytime high30°30°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days2525
Best timeNov – AprNov – Apr

Through the year

OctoberFajardo 30°Humacao 30°
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In October, Fajardo ranks 7 of 19 destinations in this country.

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  7. 7FajardoThis page30°29°73
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Frequently asked questions about Fajardo

When is the best time to visit Fajardo?

The best time to visit Fajardo is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Fajardo?

The sea temperature in Fajardo ranges from 26.3 °C in February 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 Fajardo in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Fajardo?

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.

When does it rain most in Fajardo?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 178 mm. The driest month is February with 42 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Fajardo get?

Fajardo gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.5 hours a day; in November there are 6.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Fajardo in?

Fajardo is on UTC−4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Fajardo?

A nonstop flight from London to Fajardo takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,720 km.

When is hurricane season in Fajardo?

Fajardo 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 Fajardo?

Fajardo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 73). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 77, summer holidays 77, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 78.