Cuba weather in May
Planning a journey to Cuba this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cuba in May?
May in Cuba generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Cabo Cruz at 29°C to very warm in Ciego de Ávila at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Ciego de Ávila and 26°C in Cabo Cruz. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guantanamo with an average of 84 mm to high rainfall in Ciego de Ávila with 123 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 261 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 closer look at May's conditions in Cuba, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cuba's yearly weather, check out our Cuba climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cuba?
Average weather in Havana
In May Havana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cabo Cruz
In May Cabo Cruz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cienfuegos
In May Cienfuegos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Guantanamo
In May Guantanamo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ciego de Ávila
In May Ciego de Ávila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Cuba?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Cuba with overall pleasant weather in Havana.
On average, the best time to visit Cuba is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Havana. On the other hand, the weather in June, August, September and October tend to be tolerable.
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