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Havana Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 20°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Havana ranges from 23°C in January to 28°C in July.

Water temperature over 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:
  • Which is the wettest month in Havana?
    September tops the wettest month list with 140 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Havana?
    March is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Havana?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Havana

    Thu   Nov 21
    27°C | 20°C
    N 25 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    25°C | 20°C
    N 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    25°C | 19°C
    N 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain