- Havana enjoys warm temperatures year-round, making it a great destination to escape cold weather.
- Havana has two seasons:
- Dry season – Occurs between November and April, considered the best time to visit to escape the winter cold. This is the peak tourist season.
- Wet season – Falls between May and October, with frequent and heavy rainfall. The hurricane season occurs towards the end of this period, but Havana rarely experiences hurricanes.
- Carnival in Havana takes place in August, offering a chance to experience a colorful Caribbean city.
- Travel restrictions may apply for U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba, so it’s important to be aware of the latest regulations.
- January: Coldest month of the year in Havana.
- Average low: 61°F (16°C)
- Average high: 79°F (26°C)
- Least amount of sunshine, but still sunny with 7 hours of daily sunshine.
- February: Driest month of the year.
- Rainfall: 10 mm
- Average low: 63°F (17°C)
- Average high: 81°F (27°C)
- March: Slightly warmer temperatures.
- Average low: 64°F (18°C)
- Average high: 82°F (28°C)
- April: Relatively low rainfall.
- Rainfall: 30 mm
- Average low: 66°F (19°C)
- Average high: 86°F (30°C)
- May: Last month of Havana’s spring season.
- Average low: 70°F (21°C)
- Average high: 88°F (31°C)
- June: Hottest month of the year.
- Average high: 90°F (32°C)
- Rainfall: 80 mm (wettest month of the year)
- Average low: 72°F (22°C)
- July: Sunny and warm.
- Average low: 72°F (22°C)
- Average high: 90°F (32°C)
- Average daily sunshine: 11 hours
- August: Best month for Havana’s beaches.
- Sea temperature: 86°F (27°C)
- Average low: 72°F (22°C)
- Average high: 90°F (32°C)
- September: Rainy month.
- Rainfall: 70 mm
- Average low: 72°F (22°C)
- Average high: 88°F (31°C)
- October: Cooling down.
- Average low: 68°F (20°C)
- Average high: 86°F (30°C)
- Daily sunshine: 8 hours
- November: Cooling trend continues.
- Average low: 66°F (19°C)
- Average high: 82°F (28°C)
- December: Winter begins in Havana.
- Average low: 64°F (18°C)
- Average high: 81°F (27°C)
- Precipitation: 30 mm
- Best time to visit:
- For parties and festivals: July and August (best time for beaches)
- For hiking and outdoor activities: November to April (dry season)
- November: Ideal for the Latin American International Film Festival.
Resources:
NOAA
AMS
The Weather Channel
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