Ponce experiences humid, warm weather all year long. The average annual temperature is 80 degrees and it regularly rains in every month.

The major tourist season spans from December to April. These months equate the dead of the winter and late chill in the continental United States. Puerto Rico is a maximum of 8 hours from most US metropolis points. This high accessibility easily attracts Americans in the Winter and early Spring.

Carnaval and the Guadalupe Celebrations are local festivals in Ponce. Carnval occurs around Easter and Nuestra Senora de la Guadalupe is on December 12th. These can be ideal months to see local cultural events

The low season is from May to November. This period also marks the hurricane season in Puerto Rico. Stay alert on the latest weather reports a week before travel and purchase a ticket far enough advance that allows a full refund. This permits travelers the flexibility to change plans at the last-minute in case of an approaching latest name hurricane.

Even a light jacket is rarely necessary in Puerto Rico. It is useful to pack a longer sleeve shirt for a mountain hike or camping in one of the natural reserves. Shorts, swimsuits, t-shirts and loosely woven fabrics are suitable choices.  Most establishments require shirts and shoes for meals. Some beachside bars may permit shirtless or shoeless attire.