Cuba weather in May
What is the weather like in Cuba in May?
The weather conditions in Cuba in May range from unpleasant to pleasant depending on the destination.
During May in Cuba, the average maximum temperature ranges from high in Havana with 30°C (85°F) to very high in Ciego de Ávila with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in May ranges from moderate in Guantanamo with an average of 71mm (2.8inch) rainfall to heavy in Ciego de Ávila with 183mm (7.2inch).
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 May
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Popular destinations in Cuba
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cuba?
Average weather in Havana
In May Havana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cabo Cruz
In May Cabo Cruz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cienfuegos
In May Cienfuegos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) 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 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) 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 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cuba.
Is May the best time to go to Cuba?
In our opinion May is a good time to visit Cuba with commonly tolerable weather in Havana.
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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