About Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Hiram Bithorn Stadium is a multiuse sports stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, primarily used for baseball and large public events. It was constructed in the early 1960s and is named after the Puerto Rican major-league pitcher Hiram Bithorn.
The facility includes a natural playing field, spectator stands and auxiliary facilities for teams and media. It is used for domestic professional and amateur baseball, concerts and occasional international sporting fixtures.
The stadium was opened in the early 1960s and has hosted Puerto Rican winter-league games and other large events since then. It has been modernized at intervals to support changing event requirements.
Hiram Bithorn Stadium sits in the municipality of San Juan, in the area commonly referred to as Old San Juan/Santurce, and is accessible from central San Juan via local roads and public transport.
- Name and use: Named for Hiram Bithorn, the first Puerto Rican to play in Major League Baseball, the stadium hosts professional baseball, cultural events and occasional international fixtures.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 18,000, making it one of the larger sports venues on the island of Puerto Rico and suited to regional sporting events and concerts.
What to See#
- Main field: The stadium bowl surrounds a natural-grass playing field used primarily for baseball and large-scale events. The playing surface is the focal point for sporting fixtures and concerts.
- Seating bowl: Covered and uncovered spectator stands accommodate the majority of attendees, with a usable seating capacity of about 18,000 for major events.
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Best Time to Visit Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Events dictate the best time; for baseball check the season schedule and aim for dry months (Dec-Apr).
Weather & Climate near Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Hiram Bithorn Stadium's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1617 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 20° - 30° | 25° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.0h |
| February | Excellent | 20° - 30° | 25° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| March | Very Good | 20° - 30° | 25° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 21° - 31° | 26° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Good | 22° - 32° | 27° | 171 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 129 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| July | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.0h |
| August | Good | 23° - 33° | 31° | 170 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.6h |
| September | Good | 23° - 33° | 31° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 22° - 32° | 30° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 186 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.2h |
| December | Very Good | 20° - 30° | 25° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.9h |
How to Get to Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Located in Old San Juan, the stadium is reachable by taxi from the cruise-ship piers and central hotels; public buses and local taxis also serve the area, but parking is limited during events.
Tips for Visiting Hiram Bithorn Stadium
- Check event calendars-baseball season and major concerts change opening times and ticketing.
- If attending a baseball game, arrive early to enjoy pre-game food stalls and the neighborhood's atmosphere.
- Public transport access is easier in non-event hours-Old San Juan streets are narrow and parking is limited.