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Weather in August in Cuba

Planning a getaway to Cuba this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Cuba in August?

August in Cuba generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Cabo Cruz to 34°C in Ciego de Ávila. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Ciego de Ávila and 28°C in Cabo Cruz. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Cuba. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Cuba in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guantanamo with an average of 57 mm to high rainfall in Ciego de Ávila with 110 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Havana enjoys close to 261 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Cuba's conditions throughout the year, check out our Cuba climate page.

Where to go in Cuba in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cuba on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Cuba, check out our Cuba's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Cuba?

Havana

In August Havana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Havana
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<<   July July
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32°C 
26°C 
278 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
33°C 
26°C 
261 hours 
103 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
140 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Havana

Cabo Cruz

In August Cabo Cruz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cabo Cruz
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<<   July July
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30°C 
27°C 
42 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
28°C 
63 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
27°C 
109 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Cabo Cruz

Cienfuegos

In August Cienfuegos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Cienfuegos
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<<   July July
<<  
33°C 
25°C 
89 mm 
11 days 
33°C 
25°C 
104 mm 
14 days 
32°C 
24°C 
145 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Cienfuegos

Guantanamo

In August Guantanamo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Guantanamo
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<<   July July
<<  
32°C 
27°C 
33 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
27°C 
57 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
26°C 
88 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Guantanamo

Ciego de Ávila

In August Ciego de Ávila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ciego de Ávila
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   July July
<<  
34°C 
25°C 
86 mm 
11 days 
34°C 
25°C 
110 mm 
14 days 
33°C 
25°C 
145 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Ciego de Ávila

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cuba.

Is August the best time to visit Cuba?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Cuba due to the typically tolerable weather in Havana.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Havana. In contrast, June, August, September and October tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cuba.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Cuba? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Cuba.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.