Climate normals · 1970–2000
Arecibo Climate
Arecibo is a city in Puerto Rico (US) (013) with a population of about 87,754. Its average annual temperature is 25.5°C (78°F), with roughly 1500 mm of rain per year.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1500
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Arecibo Climate
Arecibo has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 1500 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1500
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 100 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 69 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 75 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 122 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 146 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 133 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 100 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 133 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 153 mm |
| October | 26° / 80° | 157 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 168 mm |
| December | 24° / 76° | 144 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Arecibo
The most comfortable months to visit Arecibo are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Arecibo are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Arecibo, Puerto Rico (US) has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C and about 1500 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Arecibo average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.