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When is the best time to visit Havana?
In general the best time to visit Havana is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in September and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Havana in different months
This is the average weather in Havana for each month based on historic data:
In March the weather is great. There are an average of 11 sunny days in March and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +27°C.
January, February, April, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 67 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 125 mm in June.
Climate in Havana
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Havana for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +32°C | +33°C | +35°C | +35°C | +35°C | +36°C | +35°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C | +31°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +27°C | +27°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +29°C | +28°C | +26°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +5°C | +8°C | +12°C | +12°C | +21°C | +20°C | +21°C | +19°C | +13°C | +9°C | +8°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +26°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +28°C | +27°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 75 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 76 | 125 | 80 | 97 | 119 | 77 | 32 | 28 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Havana during the whole year:
The hottest month in Havana is September with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +20°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Havana during the whole year:
Havana achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +30°C. Coldest water temperature is in January with +25°C in average.
When can you swim in Havana?
You can swim in Havana from January to December:
- In June - October the water is very warm (28°C);
- In February - December the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In January the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Havana looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Havana is September with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Havana during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 24 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 11 rainy days and 125 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Havana:
What is the hottest month in Havana?
The hottest month in Havana is September with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Havana?
The coldest month in Havana is January with minimum temperatures of +20°C.
Is Havana worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Havana in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +31°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Havana?
if you're looking to visit Havana when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, September, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 24 mm of rain.
Other cities in Cuba
Check out the weather for other cities in Cuba.
Monthly weather in Havana
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Havana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.