Puerto Rico Weather: 02-21-2026

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Puerto Rico Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, the island is running two completely different programs today. The south is cranking the thermostat to 90 degrees. Meanwhile, the west is eyeing some rain clouds like they owe it money. Here's the deal. Down in Metro San Juan, you're waking up to 83 degrees. Easterly winds between 8 and 16 miles an hour keep things breezy. There's a slight chance of a passing shower, but nothing to cancel your plans over. Tonight stays toasty. Lows hang in the upper 70s. Now head south and it's a different beast. 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies. That's the kind of heat where your steering wheel becomes a weapon. Light easterly breezes between 5 and 15 miles an hour barely take the edge off. Overnight only dips to the mid 70s. Over in the west, things get interesting. You'll hit 86 degrees, but about half the region could see real showers. Winds stay light and variable. If you're heading to Rincón, you'll want to keep an eye on the sky. Sunrise hit at 6:32 this morning. Sunset comes at 5:20. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight, and honestly, I'll take every second. Air quality sits moderate, so sensitive groups might feel it. And that waxing crescent moon tonight? Only 26 percent lit. Perfect for stargazing if the clouds cooperate. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Scattered showers stick around through Monday, especially out west. Temperatures hold steady. Mid 80s across the north, flirting with 90 in the south. By midweek, drier air sneaks in, but the humidity? She's not going anywhere. Classic February in Puerto Rico. One more thing. If this forecast helped you plan your Saturday, share it with a friend. It really does help us grow. Stay safe out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.