{"id":27850,"date":"2022-10-25T13:30:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T13:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-january-in-puerto-rico\/"},"modified":"2022-10-25T13:30:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T13:30:11","slug":"what-to-do-in-january-in-puerto-rico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-january-in-puerto-rico\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in January in Puerto Rico - 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>

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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 January.

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January weather in Puerto Rico<\/h2>To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in January in Puerto Rico, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if January is comfortable or humid

Generally, January in Puerto Rico will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78\u00b0F \/ 26\u00b0C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will cool down to around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.

Puerto Rico has its share of rainy days in January. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 0.8 inches \/ 20 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.

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The forecast for January 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.<\/div><\/p>

Things to see and do in Puerto Rico<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

El Yunque<\/div>
Landmark<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div><\/div>
El Yunque National Forest<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
El Yunque National Forest is a beautiful place despite its small size. The flowers and birds make it great for kids also.<\/div><\/div>
La Mina Falls<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
La Mina Falls is a beautiful place where splashing water and chirping birds give a deep sense of peace.<\/div><\/div>
El Morro Fort (Fuerte San Felipe del Morro)<\/div>
Cultural<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
El Morro Fort (Fuerte San Felipe del Morro) is a beautiful historic place. It shows how life was several centuries ago.<\/div><\/div>
New Year's Day<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
New Year's Day is celebrated with gastronomy, local cultural shows, theater shows, and live music. There is a show at the amphitheater. Many million people gather in streets, bars, and hotels.<\/div><\/div>
Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Civil Rights Day or Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in January every year. It is the birthday of the legendary hero. The exact date may vary as it is held annually on the third Monday in January. Several hymns, student scholarship awards, and speeches are delivered by the local community members.<\/div><\/div>
Fiestas de la Calle San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Fiestas de la Calle San Sebasti\u00e1n is an annual festival. Many wineries offer special discounts on this event and a music lineup is set on different stages. At the Cuartel de Ballaj\u00e1, many artists sell their works. On the streets, people sing melodious chants and dance along with the pleneros.<\/div>
Get details here.<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Epiphany<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Jan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Epiphany is celebrated on the sixth of January. It celebrates Los Reyes Magos or Three Kings. Procession of the Three Knocks It marked the Muslim Routing in 1287. Cheese, seafood, and meat are cooked on this day. There are cultural shows, gastronomy skill tests, musical nightlife, outdoor activities, sports events, and local get-togethers.<\/div><\/div>
Old San Juan (San Juan Viejo)<\/div>
Landmark<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Old San Juan (San Juan Viejo) is a historic place where you can learn a lot about local tradition and culture.<\/div><\/div>
La Coca Falls<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div>
See details here<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>

Shopping in Puerto Rico<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

Activities in Puerto Rico<\/h2>
Attend the following events<\/div>

\n- Ciudad Encantada en Navidad - November\/December. It takes place in the Tablado del Rio parking lot.
\n- Dia de los Inocentes - December
\n- Festival Comunitario de la Iglesia Catolica - December
\n- Certamen de Aguinaldo - January
\n- Dia de los Reyes - January
\n- 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.
\n- Festival de Bellas Artes - January in Anasco
\n- 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.<\/div>
Parks<\/div>
Join a day tour to some of the beautiful parks, and enjoy nature.<\/div>
Learn Spanish<\/div>
Learn some basic Spanish to make the trip just a bit easier<\/div>
Flamenco Beach<\/div>
Catch a ferry and visit Flamenco Beach on Culebra<\/div>
Mosquito Bay<\/div>
Head to Mosquito Bay on Vieques<\/div>
Beach<\/div>
Take strolls on the beach<\/div>
Architecture<\/div>
Explore the beautiful architectural buildings in San Juan and some other cities.<\/div>
Different Cities<\/div>
Visit some of the Puerto Rico different cities.<\/div>
Food<\/div>
Try eating the local cuisines<\/div>
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Restaurants in Puerto Rico<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

More things to see in Puerto Rico<\/h2>
Nature & Parks<\/div>
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.<\/div>
Architecture<\/div>
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.<\/div>
Arts & crafts<\/div>
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 R\u00edo Piedras<\/div>
The Beaches<\/div>
These places are the best beaches in Puerto Rico- Combate Beach, Flamenco Beach, Seven Seas Beach, Sandy Beach, and Crashboat Beach amongst others.<\/div>
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