Forest road tourEl Yunque National Forest: The Road 191 Corridor - Half Day
4.98 49 reviews 98% five stars
- 4.5 hours
- Up to 14
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup or meeting point
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $95 per person
El Yunque weather
Pico del Este in El Yunque National Forest averages 172.48 inches of rain a year. Rain falls in every month. February to April is the driest period.
172 inRain a year at Pico del Este, 3,448 feet
51 inRain a year on the coast, Roosevelt Roads
15 °FHow much cooler the top is than the coast
El Yunque forecast
The National Weather Service forecast here covers a point in the forest at about 1,650 feet.
- Today80%77°F. Showers and thunderstorms
- Sunday70%78°F. Chance showers and thunderstorms
- Monday60%78°F. Chance showers and thunderstorms
- Tuesday40%77°F. Scattered rain showers
- Veterans Day30%77°F. Scattered rain showers
- Thursday40%78°F. Scattered rain showers
- Friday30%79°F. Scattered rain showers
Best time to visit El Yunque
February to April offers El Yunque's driest weather, with March averaging 10.54 inches at Pico del Este. February and March offer the best chance of cloud free peaks. November has the highest monthly rainfall normal at Pico del Este, at 18.88 inches. May is next at 18.13 inches.
Our pick: a weekday morning if you want easier parking and fewer crowds. Weekends and holidays draw the largest crowds along the PR-191 corridor. Afternoons bring more frequent rain. Your plans still need room for showers during the driest months.
El Yunque rain by month
Annual rainfall averages 172.48 inches at Pico del Este, compared with 50.87 inches at coastal Roosevelt Roads.
Pico del Este, 3,448 feetRoosevelt Roads, on the coast
Driest months
Busiest months, Forest Service study
Quieter months, Forest Service study
Hurricane season
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain, top, in | 13.1 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 18.1 | 13.0 | 14.1 | 15.2 | 14.8 | 17.0 | 18.9 | 15.9 |
| Rain, coast, in | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 4.0 |
| Mean, top, °F | 63 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 64 |
| Mean, coast, °F | 77 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 78 |
Rainfall at Pico del Este uses NOAA normals for 1981 to 2010. Roosevelt Roads rainfall and both temperature rows use normals for 1991 to 2020. The rainfall rows cover different periods.
What to wear in El Yunque
Wear shoes with traction and a waterproof layer in El Yunque, where rain falls in all 12 months. Wet, mossy ground makes grip essential. Your bag should include a change of clothes.
You still need drinking water on cool, wet days. Your bag should also hold food, a first aid kit and any medication you need. A hat and sunscreen belong with your rain gear.
Hurricane season in El Yunque
Hurricane season in El Yunque runs from June 1 to November 30. Check National Weather Service San Juan warnings before your visit. Forest Service alerts give you the access restrictions for your planned route.
If it rains: rivers can rise with little warning, even where no rain is falling locally. A Flash Flood Warning calls for immediate action. Move to higher ground if a warning covers your river stop. A gauge reading cannot establish safe swimming conditions.
El Yunque tours
We compared all 162 El Yunque tours and kept 71 on reviews and ratings. How we pick tours
Forest road tour
Forest road tourEl Yunque Rainforest Guided Day Tour from San Juan
4.80 527 reviews 89% five stars
- 5 hours
- Up to 14
- English
- Hotel pickup
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $75 per person
Forest road tourEl Yunque National Forest Guided Tour with Transport
4.78 538 reviews 86% five stars
- 5 hours
- Up to 14
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup or meeting point
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $80 per person
People also ask
What is the weather like in El Yunque?
El Yunque weather is wet in every month, with a 65.2°F annual mean at Pico del Este. The mountain average describes conditions at 3,448 feet above sea level. Roosevelt Roads on the coast averages 80.5°F over the year. You can plan for cooler air at higher elevations and more frequent showers in the afternoon.
How much does it rain in El Yunque?
Pico del Este in El Yunque averages 172.48 inches of rain a year. The total is NOAA's 30-year normal at 3,448 feet. Coastal Roosevelt Roads averages 50.87 inches a year in NOAA's normals. Neither station represents rainfall at every stop along your route through the forest.
What is the best month to visit El Yunque?
February is our pick for drier El Yunque weather, with 10.60 inches of rain at Pico del Este. February also offers one of the best chances of clear peaks. You still need rain gear. We favor weekday mornings for easier parking and fewer crowds before the rainier afternoon.
Is it cold in El Yunque?
El Yunque can feel cold high in the forest; Pico del Este's February average low is 58.8°F. The February low describes conditions at a station 3,448 feet above sea level. Coastal Roosevelt Roads has a February average low of 71.4°F. We recommend a waterproof layer if your plans include the upper slopes.
Does it rain every day in El Yunque?
El Yunque gets rain on most days; Pico del Este averages about 249 days a year with at least 0.10 inches. The count comes from NOAA's 30-year normals. Lighter showers fall outside that count. Pack rain gear even during the driest months from February to April.