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
January is the best month to visit Cuba, with the highest score of the year at 9.2. Highs are around 26.3°C and nights stay mild at about 23.5°C. Rain falls on only 3.5 days, about 20 mm in total, and you get 10.5 hours of sun a day.
26°C / 24°C · 4 rain days · 10.8 h sun
February is another of the best months, with a score of 9. Expect highs of about 26.4°C and lows near 23.6°C. Rain is rare, with 3.8 rain days and about 20 mm for the month. Sunshine averages 10.8 hours a day.
27°C / 24°C · 4 rain days · 11.1 h sun
March is still one of the best months, scoring 8.9. It is the driest month, with only 17 mm of rain over about 4 days. Highs reach 26.7°C and you get 11.1 hours of sun a day.
28°C / 25°C · 6 rain days · 12.1 h sun
April is the last of the best months before the rains, with a score of 8.1. It gets warmer, with highs of 27.6°C and lows of 25.1°C. Rain days rise to 5.7, but the total is still low at 27 mm. Sunshine is strong at 12.1 hours a day.
28°C / 26°C · 15 rain days · 11.6 h sun
May is only an ok time to go, with a score of 4.9. The wet season starts, and rain days jump from 5.7 in April to 15.4, with about 132 mm of rain. Highs are around 28.3°C. If you can, go in April instead.
29°C / 27°C · 16 rain days · 11.3 h sun
June is an ok month, scoring 4.4. It is hot and wet, with highs of 29.3°C and rain on 15.5 days, about 124 mm in total. You still get 11.3 hours of sun a day, but plan for frequent showers.
30°C / 28°C · 13 rain days · 12.3 h sun
July is an ok month, with a score of 4.4. It is a little drier than June, with 12.8 rain days and about 72 mm of rain. It is also hot, with highs of 30.1°C and lows of 27.5°C, so there is little relief at night.
30°C / 28°C · 16 rain days · 11.5 h sun
August is a bad time to visit Cuba and the only month we say to avoid, with the lowest score of 3.9. It is the hottest month, with highs of 30.2°C and nights near 27.6°C. Rain falls on 15.5 days, about 114 mm in total.
30°C / 28°C · 16 rain days · 10.9 h sun
September is rated ok, but its score of 4.1 is close to the bottom. It stays very warm, with highs of 29.9°C. Rain falls on 16.4 days, about 123 mm in total. Unless your dates are fixed, a month from December to April is a much better choice.
29°C / 27°C · 17 rain days · 10.3 h sun
October scores 4.4 and is only an ok time to go. It is the wettest month, with 151 mm of rain and the most rain days at 16.5. Highs are still around 29.2°C. Expect heavy showers and plan indoor options.
28°C / 26°C · 8 rain days · 9.9 h sun
November is a good month, with a score of 6.4, as the rains ease. Rain days drop to 7.5 and the total falls to about 63 mm. Highs are a comfortable 28.2°C, though sunshine is at its lowest at 9.9 hours a day.
27°C / 25°C · 4 rain days · 10.1 h sun
December is one of the best months, with a score of 8.6. The dry season is back, with only 3.9 rain days and about 29 mm of rain. Highs are around 27.2°C and lows about 24.5°C, with 10.1 hours of sun a day.
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.
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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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