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Best time to go to Havana

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Havana.
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When is the best time to visit Havana?

In general the best time to visit Havana is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in September and it has 4 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Havana in different months

This is the average weather in Havana for each month based on historic data:

In March the weather is great. There are an average of 13 sunny days in March and the temperature ranges from +70°F to +81°F.

January, February, April, May, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +86°F during May.

In June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 56 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 126 mm in June.

Climate in Havana

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Havana for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+88°F+90°F+91°F+95°F+95°F+95°F+93°F+95°F+95°F+93°F+91°F+88°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+79°F+79°F+81°F+84°F+86°F+88°F+88°F+88°F+88°F+84°F+82°F+79°F
Minimum Temperature
+46°F+41°F+46°F+54°F+54°F+70°F+68°F+70°F+66°F+55°F+48°F+46°F
Humidity, %
767572717579797981807877
Rain, mm
27272326761268096120773227
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
233322221222
Sunny Days
111213131045446811
Cloud Days
181416151414151513171918
Rainy Days
2222712111213832
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Havana during the whole year:
The hottest month in Havana is September with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +68°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Havana looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Havana is September with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Havana during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 23 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 12 rainy days and 126 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Havana:

What is the hottest month in Havana?

The hottest month in Havana is September with average maximum temperature of +88°F.

What is the coldest month in Havana?

The coldest month in Havana is January with minimum temperatures of +68°F.

Is Havana worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Havana in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +88°F and 4 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Havana?

if you're looking to visit Havana when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, September, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 23 mm of rain.

Other cities in Cuba

Check out the weather for other cities in Cuba.

Monthly weather in Havana

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Havana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.