Castillo San Felipe del Morro
San Juan, Puerto Rico UNESCO World Heritage Site
Castillo San Felipe del Morro is a fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, established in 1539. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places, it is the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is located in San Juan, 1 kilometer from the city center. The nearest airport is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, 3 kilometers away, while Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is 13 kilometers away. Wheelchair access at the facility is limited.
Temperatures remain warm year-round, with daily highs ranging from 27 °C in January to 31 °C in August. Rainfall varies, with fewer rainy days in February and March, each recording about 13 days of rain, compared to September, which sees about 26 rainy days. Nearby sights include San José Church, 0.7 kilometers away, La Fortaleza, 1 kilometer away, and Castillo San Cristóbal, 1.5 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 114 | 74 | 74 | 129 | 164 | 107 | 143 | 157 | 166 | 159 | 186 | 161 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
