La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico UNESCO World Heritage Site
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site is an architectural ensemble in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is located in San Juan, 0 km from the capital. Travelers can reach the area via Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, which is 2 km away, or Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, located 13 km away. Nearby points of interest include La Fortaleza, San José Church, Castillo San Cristóbal, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, and the Caparra Archaeological Site.
Weather conditions vary throughout the year. The warmest months are July, August, and September, with daily highs reaching 31 °C. The wettest period is between November and October, with November having the most rain at about 184 mm over 22 days. The driest month is February, with about 73 mm of rain over 13 days.
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 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 112 | 73 | 74 | 131 | 168 | 110 | 146 | 159 | 169 | 160 | 184 | 158 |
| 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.
