Cuba
Weather locations in Cuba
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Cuba illustrated weather map
26 mapped locations
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Climate of Cuba
Country climate guideCuba is an island nation between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic, just north of the Tropic of Cancer, and its climate is tropical wet-and-dry with no cold season to speak of. Havana averages about 23 °C in January and around 28 °C in July and August, and roughly 1,200 millimetres of rain a year falls overwhelmingly between May and October. Because the sea surrounds the island, humidity is high and swings between months and days are small.
Main climate types
Almost all of the island falls in a tropical savanna or monsoon category, with a pronounced wet season and a dry winter. Cabo San Antonio at the western tip is the wettest part of the country, exceeding 1,900 millimetres, while the southern coast around Guantánamo is relatively drier. The dry season, roughly November to April, can stretch for months with only occasional showers and the steady trade wind.
Temperatures
Monthly means hold between about 22 °C and 29 °C anywhere on the island, and the difference between the coldest and warmest month is typically only 4 °C to 6 °C. January and February are coolest, with highs in the low to mid 20s °C and cooler nights inland, while July and August are hottest and most humid. Mountain interiors run several degrees cooler than the coast at the same latitude.
Rainfall
About four fifths of the annual rain arrives between May and October, often as an intense afternoon shower or short thunderstorm that clears quickly. Some parts of the south-west receive under 1,000 millimetres a year. Separate from this pattern is the hurricane season, which runs from August to October and brings wind and flooding to the whole island, with the southern and eastern coasts most exposed.
When to go
The dry season, November to April, is the classic choice: warm, sunny days, lower humidity and reliable trade winds for sailing, though it is also the busiest and most expensive period. May and June are a good compromise. Anyone travelling between August and October should follow hurricane warnings and allow flexible return dates.