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Cuba's national averages run from 27 °C in January to 32 °C in August, with rainfall between 21 mm in February and 141 mm in September and 6.6–8.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 16 regions span 29–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Havana
- Region
- North America
- TZ
- America/Havana
- Area
- 109,005 km²
Best months to visit
When Cuba shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3 | 20.2 | 17.3 | 29.5 |
| February | 28.2 | 20.7 | 17.3 | 29.9 |
| March | 28.9 | 21.0 | 18.4 | 30.7 |
| April | 30.1 | 22.3 | 20.4 | 32.1 |
| May | 30.7 | 23.7 | 21.9 | 33.0 |
| June | 31.3 | 24.7 | 23.6 | 32.6 |
| July | 32.2 | 25.1 | 24.1 | 33.4 |
| August | 32.3 | 25.2 | 24.2 | 33.5 |
| September | 31.6 | 24.8 | 23.8 | 32.9 |
| October | 30.2 | 24.0 | 22.1 | 31.7 |
| November | 28.7 | 22.5 | 20.0 | 30.5 |
| December | 27.9 | 21.3 | 18.9 | 29.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 31 |
| February | 21 |
| March | 28 |
| April | 49 |
| May | 140 |
| June | 127 |
| July | 84 |
| August | 111 |
| September | 141 |
| October | 137 |
| November | 64 |
| December | 32 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.0 |
| February | 7.8 |
| March | 8.1 |
| April | 8.4 |
| May | 7.7 |
| June | 7.5 |
| July | 8.5 |
| August | 8.0 |
| September | 7.3 |
| October | 6.6 |
| November | 6.7 |
| December | 6.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8 | 7.1 | 21.1 |
| February | 13.5 | 7.7 | 19.4 |
| March | 12.9 | 7.7 | 20.0 |
| April | 12.1 | 6.8 | 18.7 |
| May | 10.4 | 6.3 | 15.6 |
| June | 10.0 | 5.7 | 15.1 |
| July | 11.0 | 6.2 | 15.6 |
| August | 10.5 | 5.8 | 15.8 |
| September | 9.2 | 5.3 | 14.5 |
| October | 10.8 | 5.4 | 18.3 |
| November | 12.5 | 7.0 | 19.1 |
| December | 13.0 | 6.9 | 19.4 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Cuba
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Cuba, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedBeach and boat trips
Limited August–October · at its best December–April
Sources: 101holidays.co.uk, belizewithalvin.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
16 regions
Cuba, taken apart
- Artemisa25–31 °C yr
- Camagüey28–33 °C yr
- Ciego de Ávila27–32 °C yr
- Cienfuegos27–33 °C yr
- Granma29–33 °C yr
- Guantánamo27–31 °C yr
- Havana26–32 °C yr
- Holguín28–32 °C yr
- Isla de la Juventud26–32 °C yr
- Las Tunas28–33 °C yr
- Matanzas27–33 °C yr
- Mayabeque25–31 °C yr
- Pinar del Río26–31 °C yr
- Sancti Spíritus27–33 °C yr
- Santiago de Cuba28–32 °C yr
- Villa Clara26–32 °C yr
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Cuba
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
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UK
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Month by month
A year in Cuba, in order
- JanJanuary27.3°C · 31 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 31 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 31 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.2°C · 21 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 21 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 21 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.9°C · 28 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril30.1°C · 49 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 49 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 49 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay30.7°C · 140 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 140 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 140 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune31.3°C · 127 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 127 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 127 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly32.2°C · 84 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 84 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 84 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust32.3°C · 111 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 111 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 111 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember31.6°C · 141 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 141 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 141 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.2°C · 137 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 137 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 137 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.7°C · 64 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 64 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 64 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.9°C · 32 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 32 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 32 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
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