When to go to Cuba?

Choosing carefully when you will visit Cuba is important, because you will enjoy differently your trip depending on which seasons you go. There are a few factors to consider for your decision, and it really depends on your interests, tastes, budget and travelling style.


Month	Average min T (°c)	Average max T (°c)	Hours of sunshine by day (h)	Rainy days by month (d)	Tourist influx
January	19	27	6	6
February	19	27	6	4
March	20	28	7	4
April	22	30	7	4
May	23	31	8	7
June	24	32	6	10
July	25	33	6	9
August	25	33	6	10
September	25	32	5	11
October	24	30	5	11
November	22	28	5	7
December	20	27	5	6

The above data are based on the city of Havana in Cuba


Month	Average min T (°c)	Average max T (°c)	Hours of sunshine by day (h)	Rainy days by month (d)	Tourist influx
January	19	27	6	6
February	19	27	6	4
March	20	28	7	4
April	22	30	7	4
May	23	31	8	7
June	24	32	6	10
July	25	33	6	9
August	25	33	6	10
September	25	32	5	11
October	24	30	5	11
November	22	28	5	7
December	20	27	5	6

The above data are based on the city of Havana in Cuba

Weather in Cuba

Temperature, sunshine hours, precipitations all year round

The climate in Cuba is subtropical with a dry and relatively cool season from late November to mid-April and a rainy and humid season from late April to early November. The average temperature over the year is around 26 °C (80 °F) and the island gets lots of sunshine. Cuba’s climate therefore makes it a very pleasant holiday destination almost all year round.
However, from May to October, the weather is warmer and for some muggy. In addition, September and October are the months when hurricanes and tropical storms are the most active. Like everywhere else in the Caribbean, these are therefore months to rather avoid. If you still want to travel in summer, prefer June and July to August and September because of the risk of hurricanes.

The weather data below will help you decide when to visit Cuba. These data are based on the city of Havana. If you want to have the same data for another city in Cuba, you will find it on this reliable site: www.weather-and-climate.com.

Maximum and minimum temperature in Havana, Cuba

Best time to go in Havana? Temperatures in Havana

Number of sunshine hours by month in Havana, Cuba

Best time to go in Havana? Sunshine in Havana

Precipitations in Havana, Cuba

Best time to go in Havana? Precipitation in Havana

Water temperature in Havana, Cuba

Best time to go in Havana? Water temperatures in Havana

Best season to visit Cuba

Winter in Cuba

Winter in Cuba is pleasantly warm in the north with temperatures around 26 °C (80 °F) from December to February in Havana. In the south, it is warmer with temperatures around 28 °C (82 °F). Rain is rare, but more likely in the north, which is exposed to cold air masses from the United States. These short cold periods, from December to March, can bring cooler days and nights, especially in the northwestern part like Havana or Varadero. During these months, the temperature sometimes drops to around 50 °C (80 °F) in Havana. The south coast of the island will therefore be more suitable for beach and swimming holidays.

Church of Our Lady of Carmen in Camaguey

Museum of the Revolution in Havana

Historic Center of Cienfuegos

Spring in Cuba

The sunshine in Cuba peaks in spring. Late March and April are the best months to visit Cuba, especially if you want to travel to different parts of Cuba and opt for a beach vacation as well. It is the dry season in Cuba and temperatures easily reach an average of 28 °C (82 °F).

Spring is also an interesting month for viewing wildlife, especially migratory birds from North and South America that cross paths with species endemic to Cuba.

Between March and May depending on the year, it is also the period of the impressive migration of red and yellow crabs. These crabs travel tens of kilometers between their burrows in the forest and the sea where they lay their eggs. At the risk of their life, they also cross major highways to reach their destination, and can sometimes cause problems with punctures for motorists.

Best time to visit Cuba: Deserted beach in the extreme south of the island

Deserted beach in the far south of the island

Best time to visit Cuba: Havana in spring

Memorial José Marti in Havana

Invasion of red crabs in spring

Summer in Cuba

The hottest months are July and August. The daytime temperature can reach up to 34 °C (93 °F) and the humid air makes the heat stifling. The rains are often intense, but they mostly occur in the form of showers or thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Due to the hurricane season which begins in summer, it is best to visit Cuba in early summer, June or July rather than August or September.