Guánica State Forest
Yauco, Puerto Rico
Guánica State Forest is a protected area and state forest in Puerto Rico. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The forest is open 24 hours. Visitors can reach the area via Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, which is 34 km away, or via Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, located 107 km away. The site is 98 km from the capital, San Juan.
Between January and March, the weather is relatively dry with about 10 to 12 rainy days per month and daily highs of 28 °C. The wettest period occurs from August to October, when monthly rainfall reaches up to 168 mm and rainy days increase to about 22. Temperatures generally range between 23 °C and 30 °C. Nearby sights include Parque Nacional de las Cavernas del Río Camuy, 40 km away, and the Arecibo Telescope, 44 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is October, with about 168 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 34 | 44 | 82 | 118 | 63 | 68 | 105 | 155 | 168 | 112 | 44 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
