What to do in March in Puerto Rico - 2025

Puerto Rico, is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America, located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea between the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico is home to one cultural site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Old San Juan.

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Before we have a look at what you can do in Puerto Rico, let's first look at the weather you can expect in March.

March weather in Puerto Rico

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in March in Puerto Rico, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if March is comfortable or humid

Generally, March in Puerto Rico will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 66°F / 19°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.

Puerto Rico has its share of rainy days in March. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 1.2 inches / 30 mm of rain during the whole month.

But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for March 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

El Yunque National Forest
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
El Yunque National Forest is a beautiful place despite its small size. The flowers and birds make it great for kids also.
El Morro Fort (Fuerte San Felipe del Morro)
CulturalThroughout the Year
El Morro Fort (Fuerte San Felipe del Morro) is a beautiful historic place. It shows how life was several centuries ago.
La Mina Falls
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
La Mina Falls is a beautiful place where splashing water and chirping birds give a deep sense of peace.
El Yunque
LandmarkThroughout the Year
El Yunque is a famous tropical forest that is the best place for sightseeing and birdwatching as it is the home to some endangered birds, including the Puerto Rican Parrot.
La Coca Falls
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
La Coca Falls is more than four hundred meters higher than the sea level. There is a beautiful rock formation just below it and the pool is ideal for swimming and wading. There are hiking trails open to the public and pets year-round.
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Old San Juan (San Juan Viejo)
LandmarkThroughout the Year
Old San Juan (San Juan Viejo) is a historic place where you can learn a lot about local tradition and culture.

Shopping in Puerto Rico

Plaza las Americas is the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean and one of the largest in Latin America. It offers a wide array of stores, eating facilities, and a multi-screen movie theater. Most major U.S. mainland and European mass retailers are located in the mall.

Activities in Puerto Rico

Learn Spanish
Learn some basic Spanish to make the trip just a bit easier

Food
Try eating the local cuisines

Parks
Join a day tour to some of the beautiful parks, and enjoy nature.

Different Cities
Visit some of the Puerto Rico different cities.

Beach
Take strolls on the beach

Mosquito Bay
Head to Mosquito Bay on Vieques

Attend the following events

- Ciudad Encantada en Navidad - November/December. It takes place in the Tablado del Rio parking lot.
- Dia de los Inocentes - December
- Festival Comunitario de la Iglesia Catolica - December
- Certamen de Aguinaldo - January
- Dia de los Reyes - January
- Three Kings Day is the traditional gift-giving holiday on the island, commemorating the day that the three Wise Men brought gifts to the Christ child. The governor honors the tradition in La Fortaleza by handing out gifts to island children.
- Festival de Bellas Artes - January in Anasco
- Festival de la Calle de San Sebastian - January. This festival, sponsored by the Institute for Puerto Rican Culture, takes place in San Sebastian street for three days, celebrating Puerto Rican culture with a full program of parades, folkloric dances, music, food, and crafts.

Flamenco Beach
Catch a ferry and visit Flamenco Beach on Culebra

Architecture
Explore the beautiful architectural buildings in San Juan and some other cities.

Restaurants in Puerto Rico

The island has the most diverse culinary offerings in the entire Caribbean. There's something for everyone. You can enjoy the finest Puerto Rican food at most traditional town squares and also have a steak at a place like Morton's.

More things to see in Puerto Rico

Arts & crafts
There is a strong artistic presence among Puerto Ricans, whether from artists formally trained in art schools, or self-taught amateurs. Snowbirds interested in Puerto Rican art can go to the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture in the Dominican Convent in Old San Juan. It is the best source of information on the island about Puerto Rican arts and crafts. Another good place to see Puerto Rican art is the Museum of the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras

The Beaches
These places are the best beaches in Puerto Rico- Combate Beach, Flamenco Beach, Seven Seas Beach, Sandy Beach, and Crashboat Beach amongst others.

Nature & Parks
National Forest System and El Yunque (which is home to 26 animal species that aren't found anywhere else in the world) as well as the picture-perfect La Mina waterfalls.

Architecture
Puerto Rico's architecture is a diverse mixture of different cultural and artistic influences, reflective of the island's history. Snowbirds will find Spanish Colonial, Gothic, Neoclassical, and Baroque architecture styles in close proximity to each other. The most notable of these include El Morro Fortress, San Cristobal Fortress, the San Juan Cathedral, and the Dominican Convent.

More information about Puerto Rico

What to do in Puerto Rico in other months

Weather in Puerto Rico for each month


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