Cuba climate - Warm and tropical

When to travel to Cuba

The climate in Cuba is sub-tropical with cool trade winds providing some relief from the heat and humidity. The average year-round temperature is approximately 27°C and there's plenty of sunshine. The climate in Cuba makes it a very pleasant holiday destination at almost any time in the year.

Sticking to the Cuba climate, the best time of year for a visit is during our winter when it's dry and sunny in Cuba. During the spring and summer you can expect an occasional tropical rain shower. Sometimes they last an hour and blow over, other times they stay around all afternoon. July and August are the warmest months where the Cuba climate is at its sunniest.

The official hurricane season runs from July to mid-November, throughout the Caribbean. September and October are usually the most active months for hurricanes and tropical storms. In the Cuba climate, years of inactivity usually alternate with years of very active hurricane seasons. If you happen to be on holiday in Cuba when a hurricane arrives you may have to adjust your holiday plans if certain areas become inaccessible. Keep in mind that natural disasters are not covered by insurance.

Cuba climate
JanFebMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDec
Average temperature262728293130303231292726
Average water temperature 252424262727282828282727

If you would like to find out more about the Cuba climate and hurricanes, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami, Florida is a very good resource. Visit their website at www.nhc.noaa.gov.  

If you plan on visiting Cuba during hurricane season, be sure to check on weather and climate conditions in Cuba before you leave. Also keep in mind that you may have to change your travel plans at the last minute. One advantage during hurricane season is that there are far fewer tourists than during peak travel season. Since Cuba is in fact an island, sea wind usually blows storms and cloudy weather over in no-time at all. Click here for a map of Cuba
Cuba climate - The Malecon in Havana

Temperatures:

Cuba Climate: HavanaJanFebMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
Average maximum temperature
 
252627293031313130282726
Average minimum temperature
 
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Cuba Climate: Piñar del Rio (western Cuba)
JanFebMarchAprilMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average maximum temperature272929313232323231302727
Average minimum temperature
 
161817202223222323231717

Cuba Climate: Guantanamo (eastern Cuba)
JanFebMarchAprilMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average maximum temperature
 
253130313132313232323028
Average minimum temperature232122212424242424243223

 


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