La Fortaleza
La Fortaleza is a palace, fortification, and the official residence located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Established in 1533, it is listed as a National Historic Landmark and is part of the La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site. It ranks as the 4th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in San Juan stays warm year-round, with daily highs ranging from 28 °C to 31 °C. Rainfall is frequent throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring between May and November, when rainy days often exceed 20 per month. February and March offer lower monthly rainfall totals of about 73 mm and 74 mm respectively.
La Fortaleza is located at the western end of Calle Fortaleza in San Juan. The nearest airport is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, situated 2 km away, while the larger Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is 13 km away. Nearby sites include the San José Church at 0.4 km, Castillo San Cristóbal at 0.9 km, and Castillo San Felipe del Morro at 1 km. The Caparra Archaeological Site is located 6.6 km from the palace.
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.
