Cuba weather in August
What is the weather like in Cuba in August?
The weather conditions in Cuba in August range from tolerable to pleasant depending on the destination.
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Havana. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Cuba. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in August ranges from moderate in Guantanamo with an average of 49mm (1.9inch) rainfall to heavy in Cienfuegos with 162mm (6.4inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
period with an average of 261 hours of sunshine in Havana during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Cuba.
Where to go in Cuba in August





Popular destinations in Cuba
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Cuba?
Average weather in Havana
In August Havana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Cabo Cruz
In August Cabo Cruz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Cienfuegos
In August Cienfuegos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Guantanamo
In August Guantanamo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Ciego de Ávila
In August Ciego de Ávila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Cuba?
In our opinion August is a good time to visit Cuba with commonly pleasant weather in Havana. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Cuba is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Havana.
The worst month is June that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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