Weather in December in Cuba
Are you planning a trip a to Cuba in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Cuba in December?
December in Cuba generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Havana to 30°C in Ciego de Ávila. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Ciego de Ávila and 21°C in Havana.For specific regional insights in Cuba, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ciego de Ávila with an average of 19 mm to moderate rainfall in Havana with 36 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 193 hours of sunshine in Havana. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Cuba's conditions throughout the year, check out our Cuba climate page.
Where to go in Cuba in December
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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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cuba?
Havana
In December Havana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Cabo Cruz
In December Cabo Cruz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Cienfuegos
In December Cienfuegos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Guantanamo
In December Guantanamo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Ciego de Ávila
In December Ciego de Ávila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cuba.
Is December the best time to visit Cuba?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Cuba with overall perfect 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.
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