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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Cuba for your holiday.
Climate Overview
17 °C to 32 °C
24 °C to 30 °C
0.71 – 8.19 in (2 – 14 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 24.5 °C (Cayo Santa Maria) and 25.2 °C (Trinidad)
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General & Geography
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Cuba (Spanish: República de Cuba) is a Caribbean island state in the Greater Antilles and consists of an archipelago of over 4000 larger and smaller islands.
With over 65000 square miles, the main island of Cuba is the largest island in the entire Caribbean. The distance to the American mainland (Key West) is only 96 miles at the next point.
Nevertheless, there are still worlds between the former arch-enemies Cuba and the USA. It is only slowly that the embargo, which has lasted for decades, is being approximated and gradually lifted.
Cuba’s highest mountain is Pico Turquino with a height of 1974 metres. The largest city of the island state is the capital Havana with over 2 million inhabitants. Apart from Havana, the most important tourist regions are Varadero, the Cayo Coco, the Valle de Viñales and Holguin on the north coast of Cuba.
Climate in Cuba
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The climate in Cuba is typical for the Caribbean and can be described as tropical to subtropical. Consequently, there are no classical seasons in Cuba as we are used to in Europe. The temperatures are relatively constant, the difference between the coldest month and the warmest month is only about 5 °C.
Due to the influence of the north-east trade wind, two seasons in particular can be distinguished in Cuba. The dry season with comparatively low rainfall runs from November to April, the hotter and much wetter rainy season starts in May and ends slowly at the end of October.
This period of the rainy season also includes the hurricane season, which can cause tropical cyclones, some of which can cause severe devastation, especially between June and October. Statistically, July and August are the hottest months in Cuba, and they also have very high humidity levels.
In the course of climate change, shifts and irregularities have repeatedly occurred in recent years. Recently, for example, there were quite dry September and October weeks, while there was particularly heavy rain in November. The water temperature is suitable for swimming all year round.
Best Time to Visit Cuba: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime Perfect weather, but freshPerf. climate, but fresh | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kuba | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kuba | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kuba | MayMay Rainy SeasonRainy Season hot and rather wetmostly hot and wet | JuneJun Rainy SeasonRainy Season hot and rather wetmostly hot and wet |
JulyJul Rainy SeasonRainy Season very hot, rather wet (yet main season)very hot, high humidity | AugustAug Rainy SeasonRainy Season very hot, rather wet (yet main season)very hot, high humidity | SeptemberSep Rainy SeasonRainy Season hot, high humidityhot, high humidity | OctoberOct End of Rainy SeasonEnd of Rainy Season Temperatures decreasing, humidity still highfresh, humidity still high | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime Perfect weather, but freshPerf. climate, fresh | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime Perfect weather, but freshPerf. climate, fresh |
When is the best time to travel to Cuba?
Despite its rainy and hurricane season, Cuba is also a very popular destination during the summer months. With the restrictions and risks mentioned above, Cuba can therefore easily be described as a year-round destination, as many travellers do not let the rain spoil their holiday fun.
In addition, unstable weather conditions and rainy days can also occur during the dry season in winter. In general, however, the humidity outside the summer is much more pleasant and the temperatures are no longer perceived as oppressive.
We therefore recommend the period from November to April as the best travel season for Cuba. Above all the time around Christmas and New Year’s Eve as well as over the Easter holidays is on Cuba however absolute high season with accordingly high overnight accomodation prices and many visitors.
Especially in November and from mid-January to mid-March, those who are not dependent on school holidays will find an ideal travel season with a very good price-performance ratio.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Cuba) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Havana | all except October |
| Holguin | January, February, March, April, November, and December |
| Trinidad | January, February, March, April, November, and December |
| Varadero | January, February, March, April, November, and December |
| Cayo Santa Maria | January, February, March, April, November, and December |
Climate Charts Cuba
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Havana
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Cuba
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Cuba, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Havana (Cuba)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 26° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Night Temperature | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° |
| Water Temperature | 25° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.44 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.93 | 4.29 | 5.94 | 4.41 | 4.29 | 6.26 | 7.01 | 2.76 | 1.89 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Havana is 24.7 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (27.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (21.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Havana is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
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Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 44.84 inchFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): October
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 7.01 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Havana.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Holguin (Cuba)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Night Temperature | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° |
| Water Temperature | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.77 | 1.38 | 1.81 | 2.52 | 6.93 | 5.67 | 2.91 | 4.37 | 5.47 | 5.87 | 3.39 | 1.65 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Holguin is 24.9 °C.Warmest month: August (27.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (22 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Holguin is 30 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 43.74 inch on 106 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): May
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 6.93 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Holguin.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Trinidad (Cuba)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 28° | 28° |
| Night Temperature | 17° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 19° |
| Water Temperature | 25° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.71 | 0.83 | 1.1 | 1.26 | 6.5 | 6.93 | 4.06 | 6.06 | 5.16 | 4.65 | 1.5 | 0.87 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Trinidad is 25.2 °C.Warmest month: August (27.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (22.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Trinidad is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 39.61 inch on 86 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 6.93 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Trinidad.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Sights
Even if the coasts of Cuba lure with great resorts and beaches, a pure hotel vacation is almost a bit a pity. The capital Havana alone captivates every traveller with its somewhat morbid charm. The old town of Habana Viejo as well as the Plaza de Catedral are a must!
In the old colonial city of Trinidad, the bear is literally stepping. Hardly a day goes by without a street festival with live music in the narrow alleys with the colourful houses. If you come to Varadero, don’t miss the cool caves of Saturno Cave.
Among the most beautiful beaches in Cuba are Guardalavaca Beach (Holguin), Santa Maria Beach, Cayo Guillermo, Sirena Beach and Playa Paraiso (Cayo Largo) as well as the world famous Varadero Beach.
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Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Havana
clear sky, 22 °CClouds: 1 % Wind: 18 mph O
Air Pressure: 1021 hPa Humidity: 83 %
Air Pressure: 1021 hPa Humidity: 83 %
Last updated: 8th Feb 2023, 04:54 am
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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 23 °C to 28 °C | 22 °C to 29 °C | 22 °C to 29 °C | 21 °C to 27 °C | 17 °C to 21 °C | 19 °C to 26 °C |
| 23 °C to 28 °C | 22 °C to 29 °C | 22 °C to 29 °C | 21 °C to 27 °C | 17 °C to 21 °C | 19 °C to 26 °C |
| Clouds: 10 % | Clouds: 1 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 17 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 69 % |
| 0.1 in of rain | 0.04 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 0.11 in of rain | 0.05 in of rain | 0.03 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Important Regions and Cities
We have extended climate information for the following regions:Caribbean: Regions
Cuba is part of the holiday destination Caribbean. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Caribbean | Aruba | Curaçao | Bonaire | Trinidad and Tobago | Grenada | St. Vincent and The Grenadines | Barbados | St. Lucia | Martinique | Dominica | Guadeloupe | Montserrat | Antigua and Barbuda | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Sint Eustatius | Saba | Sint Maarten | Saint-Barthélemy | Anguilla | British Virgin Islands | United States Virgin Islands | Puerto Rico | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Turks and Caicos Islands | Jamaica | Bahamas | Cayman Islands |
Hottest Month
June: 32 °C
Day Temperature in Trinidad
June: 32 °CDay Temperature in Trinidad
Coldest Month
January: 17 °C
Night Temperature in Cayo Santa Maria
January: 17 °CNight Temperature in Cayo Santa Maria
Rainiest Month
June: 8.19 in
Rain in Varadero
June: 8.19 inRain in Varadero
Driest Month
January: 0.71 in
Rain in Trinidad
January: 0.71 inRain in Trinidad
Maximum Water Temperature
September: 30 °C
Water Temperature in Holguin
September: 30 °CWater Temperature in Holguin
Sunniest Month
July: 10 hours/day
Sunshine in Holguin
July: 10 hours/daySunshine in Holguin
Distances to Cuba
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | 4660 mi | 1310 mi | 2300 mi |
| Holguin | 4510 mi | 1380 mi | 2720 mi |
| Trinidad | 4620 mi | 1350 mi | 2470 mi |
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Cuba: Experiences of our Visitors
It was nice and warm on almost every day and not so hot that it would have been difficult. On average it was 26 degrees in the shade, thus truly a pampering program for skin, soul and health. In Santiago de Cuba it was of course a bit hotter, but also there we fared very well. In fact, it rained heavily in both Havana and SdC on three days, but only on one evening it was so bad that it was impossible to go outside. I would repeat this holiday at any time, because it was many hours of sunshine every day and usually the air was fresh enough to be very active.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The weather was great every day! Although it rained only twice within 2 weeks the country was still very green. During the day it was very warm only the nights became occasionally somewhat fresh.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
it was mostly sunny with over 25 degrees, one day only rain and otherwise cloudy. Very pleasant climate for excursions.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
A good travel season, before the rainy season. Day temperatures around 29 to 33 degrees Celsius, within two weeks 4-5 hours of rain. Ideal.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Sunny and warm throughout, water temperature approx. 25 degrees, air temperature approx. 28 degrees.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Predominantly sunny. The wind was pleasant. Rare showers. Very good for sightseeing and bathing holidays
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Great weather on our Cuba tour over Christmas. A truly unforgettable trip at pleasant temperatures, not too hot but pleasantly warm
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Despite the forecast around 28 to 30 degrees we already had stormy, wet and cold 24 degrees on arrival, felt 15 degrees through the gusty wind. After 2 days it got better, so that we experienced 35 degrees and standing heat especially in the south of Cuba, the city of Trinidad. All in all a charming island with charming and charming people who live very modestly.
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Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
A dream of blue skies, warm as summer, but not too hot.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
were in havana and on the beach of the caya coco in november 2015 – the weather couldn’t have been better! you should only think of enough sun cream, otherwise your back will turn fiery red after a short time.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent