What to pack for Puerto Rico in November

20 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.

UV index of 6.9 burns skin in under 15 minutes.

Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.

Glare off water and sand intensifies at this latitude.

Insects thrive in warm water and high humidity.

Cuts from coral and sea urchins happen fast.

Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.

Eleven hours of daylight means devices drain before sunset.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins fill first on regional Caribbean flights.

Day trips to beaches and towns need separate carrying capacity.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 84°F.

Heat and humidity at 81 percent soak through regular fabric within hours.

Twenty rain days mean water stays warm enough for swimming most days.

Wet terrain and coastal spray make slip-resistant soles necessary.

Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Heat and sweating deplete electrolytes in minutes of activity.

Tap water isn't safe here.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel and crowds make theft a real risk.

Airport theft and bag mishandling happen on every route.

Damp clothes and gear mildew if not organized.

Twenty rain days a month soak unprotected electronics.

Humidity at 81 percent makes laundry dry slowly.

Coral reefs and warm water make snorkeling the main activity.

Rain and ocean spray require waterproof storage for documents.

Temperatures stay between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius year-round.

Doubles as a towel, a scarf, and a cover-up where one's expected.

Rain 20 days a month works into seams and creases.

Wind at 19 kilometers per hour dries lips constantly.

Frequent hand contact with saltwater and sand spreads infection.

Sunburn and insect bites happen simultaneously in this climate.

Salt spray corrodes connectors; short cables stay in a bag.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

International entry requires a passport on you at all times.

Checked baggage passes through multiple hands between islands.

Moisture and salt air degrade toiletries in open bags.