San José Church
The San José Church is a Catholic church building located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Inception of the structure dates to 1532, and it is recognized as a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places and is listed among America's Most Endangered Historic Places. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Puerto Rico.
Planning a visit
San Juan remains warm throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 27 °C to 31 °C. Rainfall is consistent, though February and March are relatively drier with about 74 mm of rain over 13 days each. September and August experience the highest number of rainy days, often exceeding 25 days per month. Visitors often choose the drier months of February and March for easier exploration.
The church is located within the Old San Juan Historic District. The nearest airport is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, situated 2 km away, while the larger Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is 13 km from the site. Nearby locations include La Fortaleza and the San Juan National Historic Site, both 0.4 km away, as well as Castillo San Felipe del Morro at 0.7 km and Castillo San Cristóbal at 0.8 km. The Caparra Archaeological Site is located 7 km 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.
