Havana Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The best time to travel to Havana is from November until April. November is the best month to visit Havana if you ask us: it's dry, warm and not to busy with tourists. From May until October it's hot, wet and windy. Those who prefer not be in the hurricane season avoid the months August and September.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Havana remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a comfortable 27°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 20°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Havana experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 878 mm yearly. The seasons in Havana, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives high rainfall, with an average of 140 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 26 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Havana Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Havana, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.4 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 23°C in January to 28°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Havana.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Havana in Cuba
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, November and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
September tops the wettest month list with 140 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
