When is the best time to go to Havana
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Havana, Cuba. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Havana
Havana weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Havana are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 68mm | 7.3hrs | 11.7hrs | 25°C |
The weather in January in Havana is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Havana, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Havana and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Havana with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 54mm | 7.6hrs | 12.2hrs | 25°C |
February in Havana is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Havana, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Havana and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Havana with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 50mm | 8.8hrs | 12.7hrs | 25°C |
The weather in March in Havana is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Havana, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Havana and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Havana with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 63mm | 9.7hrs | 13.4hrs | 26°C |
Havana's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Havana, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Havana and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Havana with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 130mm | 9.3hrs | 14hrs | 27°C |
May is a wet, humid month in Havana and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Havana for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Havana and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Havana with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 194mm | 8.2hrs | 11.7hrs | 29°C |
June is a wet, humid month in Havana and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Havana for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Havana and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Havana with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 149mm | 9.1hrs | 12.2hrs | 29°C |
July in Havana is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Havana for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Havana and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Havana with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 157mm | 8.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 30°C |
The weather in August in Havana is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Havana for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Havana and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Havana with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 174mm | 10.8hrs | 13.4hrs | 30°C |
Havana's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Havana for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Havana and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Havana with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 164mm | 10hrs | 14hrs | 29°C |
October is a wet, humid month in Havana and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Havana.
October is in the fall / autumn in Havana and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Havana with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 75mm | 7.4hrs | 11.7hrs | 27°C |
November is a reasonably dry, humid month in Havana and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Havana, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Havana and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Havana with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 55mm | 7.2hrs | 12.2hrs | 26°C |
December in Havana is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Havana, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Havana and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Havana with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Havana weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 194mm 7.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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