When is the best time to go to Santiago de Cuba

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santiago de Cuba, 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.

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Santiago de Cuba weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santiago de Cuba 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

Santiago de Cuba January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 39mm 7.1hrs 11.9hrs 27°C

Santiago de Cuba's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago de Cuba, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 39mm 1.5 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santiago de Cuba February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 39mm 7.3hrs 12.3hrs 26°C

February in Santiago de Cuba is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago de Cuba, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 39mm 1.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Santiago de Cuba March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 50mm 7.6hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

The weather in March in Santiago de Cuba is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago de Cuba, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 50mm 2 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Santiago de Cuba April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 98mm 8hrs 13.3hrs 27°C

Santiago de Cuba's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santiago de Cuba.

April is in the spring in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Santiago de Cuba May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 206mm 6.5hrs 13.8hrs 28°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Santiago de Cuba and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago de Cuba for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Santiago de Cuba June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 153mm 6.6hrs 11.9hrs 29°C

The weather in June in Santiago de Cuba is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago de Cuba for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 153mm 6 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Santiago de Cuba July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 115mm 7.7hrs 12.3hrs 29°C

July in Santiago de Cuba is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago de Cuba for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Santiago de Cuba August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 138mm 7.2hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Santiago de Cuba is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago de Cuba for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 138mm 5.4 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Santiago de Cuba September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 164mm 6.4hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

Santiago de Cuba'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 Santiago de Cuba for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 164mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Santiago de Cuba October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 191mm 6.1hrs 13.8hrs 29°C

October is a wet, humid month in Santiago de Cuba and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago de Cuba for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Santiago de Cuba November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 87mm 6.3hrs 11.9hrs 28°C

November is a a little damp, humid month in Santiago de Cuba and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santiago de Cuba, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Santiago de Cuba December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 39mm 6.6hrs 12.3hrs 27°C

December in Santiago de Cuba is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago de Cuba, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Santiago de Cuba and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santiago de Cuba with around 39mm 1.5 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Santiago de Cuba weather stats

Santiago de Cuba weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: January 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: January 7.1hrs
Coldest month: January 28.4°C 83.1°F
Wettest month: May 206mm 8.1ins
Warmest sea: September 29.5°C 85.1°F
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