Weather by month for central Cuba, the best months to go and how Cuba's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 26°C to 27°C · 4 rain days
Apr, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 28°C · 6–8 rain days
Aug
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 30°C · 16 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 26°C / 24°C | 4 days (20 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 9.2/10 |
| Best month: February | 26°C / 24°C | 4 days (20 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 9.0/10 |
| Best month: March | 27°C / 24°C | 4 days (17 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 8.9/10 |
| April | 28°C / 25°C | 6 days (27 mm) | 12.1 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| May | 28°C / 26°C | 15 days (132 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| June | 29°C / 27°C | 16 days (124 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| July | 30°C / 28°C | 13 days (72 mm) | 12.3 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| August | 30°C / 28°C | 16 days (114 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| September | 30°C / 28°C | 16 days (123 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| October | 29°C / 27°C | 17 days (151 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| November | 28°C / 26°C | 8 days (63 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| Best month: December | 27°C / 25°C | 4 days (29 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 8.6/10 |
Figures for central Cuba; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
26°C / 24°C · 4 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Highs reach 26.3°C with lows near 23.5°C, and rain falls on just 3.5 days. This is one of the driest, most comfortable months, scoring 9.2 and rated best. New Year coincides with Triumph of the Revolution on January 1 and Victory of Fidel Castro on January 2, both public holidays.
26°C / 24°C · 4 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Expect a high of 26.4°C and only 3.8 rain days, with 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. Conditions stay dry and pleasant, giving February a score of 9 and a best rating. It's a reliable choice for outdoor plans with little disruption from rain.
27°C / 24°C · 4 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Temperatures climb slightly to 26.7°C with lows of 24.1°C. Rain stays light at 4 days and only 17mm falls, among the driest totals of the year. The month scores 8.9, rated best, making it another strong option before the wetter season arrives.
28°C / 25°C · 6 rain days · 12.1 h sun
Highs reach 27.6°C and rain days rise to 5.7, with 27mm of rainfall. Sunshine hours peak at 12.1, the highest of the year. April scores 8.1 and still counts as best, though it marks the start of warmer, slightly wetter conditions. Good Friday falls on April 3.
28°C / 26°C · 15 rain days · 11.6 h sun
The wet season begins in earnest: 15.4 rain days bring 132mm of rain, and highs reach 28.3°C. The score drops to 4.9, rated ok, reflecting more frequent downpours and higher humidity. Labour Day is marked on May 1.
29°C / 27°C · 16 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Rain remains frequent with 15.5 days and 124mm total, while highs climb to 29.3°C. The score falls to 4.4, rated ok, as heat and humidity build alongside the regular afternoon showers typical of Cuba's wet season.
30°C / 28°C · 13 rain days · 12.3 h sun
Highs hit 30.1°C, among the hottest of the year, with 12.8 rain days and 72mm of rainfall. The score holds at 4.4, rated ok. The Moncada garrison anniversary is marked from July 25 to 27, a notable national commemoration.
30°C / 28°C · 16 rain days · 11.5 h sun
August is the toughest month: highs of 30.2°C combine with 15.5 rain days and 114mm of rain, creating hot, humid, storm-prone conditions typical of peak hurricane season. The score drops to 3.9, rated avoid, reflecting this difficult mix of heat and rainfall.
30°C / 28°C · 16 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain days peak at 16.4, with 123mm falling, while highs stay near 29.9°C. This is deep in hurricane season, and the score sits at 4.1, rated ok. Humidity and storm risk remain high throughout the month.
29°C / 27°C · 17 rain days · 10.3 h sun
October brings the heaviest rainfall of the year at 151mm over 16.5 days, though highs ease slightly to 29.2°C. The score is 4.4, rated ok, as wet weather continues. Independence Day falls on October 10.
28°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Conditions start to improve: rain days drop to 7.5 and rainfall falls to 63mm, while highs cool to 28.2°C. The score rises to 6.4, rated good, as the wet season winds down and drier air returns.
27°C / 25°C · 4 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Highs settle at 27.2°C with just 3.9 rain days and 29mm of rain, bringing back dry, sunny conditions. December scores 8.6, rated best. Christmas Day on December 25 is a public holiday, closing out the year's strongest travel stretch.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March suit city trips best. Highs stay between 26.3 and 27.2°C, and each month has only 3.5 to 4 rain days, so long days of walking around town are comfortable.
Hiking & nature
Hike from December to March, when rain is lowest at 17 to 29 mm a month. Avoid May to October. Each of those months brings 12.8 to 16.5 rain days, and highs reach 30.2°C in August.
Events calendar
Public holidays: Triumph of the Revolution (1 Jan), Victory of Fidel Castro (2 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (25 Jul), Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (26 Jul), Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (27 Jul)
Public holidays: Independence Day (10 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, January is the best month to visit Cuba. It has the highest score of the year at 9.2. Rain is rare, with about 3.5 rain days and 20 mm in the month. Highs are around 26°C and lows around 24°C, with about 10.5 hours of sun a day. February, March and December are also top months.
No, August is the worst month to visit Cuba. It has the lowest score of the year at 3.9, and our verdict is to avoid it. It is the hottest month, with highs around 30°C and lows near 28°C, so nights stay warm. It is also wet, with about 15.5 rain days and 114 mm of rain.
October is only an okay month for Cuba, and there are better choices. It scores 4.4. It is the wettest month of the year, with about 151 mm of rain over 16.5 rain days. Highs are still around 29°C. If your dates are flexible, wait until November or December, when rain drops sharply.
Yes, November is a good month, though not the best. It scores 6.4. Rain falls to about 63 mm over 7.5 days, much less than October's 151 mm. Highs are around 28°C. It has the fewest sun hours of the year at about 9.9 a day. December is drier, with 29 mm of rain, and scores 8.6.
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