Climate Insights for Arecibo

The climate in Arecibo is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1189mm of precipitation falls per year. Arecibo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arecibo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Arecibo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Arecibo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1189mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 188mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 40mm. That's 148mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Arecibo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Arecibo, which began on September 23, 2026. Arecibo is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 22°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Arecibo is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 50mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arecibo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.