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Best time to visit Havana: month by month
Short answer
November to April is the best time, with highs of 27-31°C and only about 8-10 rainy days a month. May to October is hotter, up to 33°C, with 15-21 rainy days and the hurricane season, highest in September and October. December to March is the busiest period.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 19°C | 9 | high |
| Feb | 29°C | 20°C | 8 | high |
| Mar | 29°C | 21°C | 8 | high |
| Apr | 31°C | 22°C | 9 | medium |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 18 | low |
| Jun | 31°C | 24°C | 21 | low |
| Jul | 33°C | 25°C | 19 | medium |
| Aug | 33°C | 25°C | 18 | medium |
| Sep | 31°C | 24°C | 19 | low |
| Oct | 30°C | 23°C | 15 | low |
| Nov | 29°C | 22°C | 10 | medium |
| Dec | 28°C | 21°C | 8 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Warm and mostly dry in March and April (29-31°C, 8-9 rainy days); rain picks up in May (about 18 days).
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Hot and humid, 31-33°C with lows of 24-25°C and 18-21 rainy days, mostly afternoon storms. Carnival in summer.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Peak hurricane risk in September and October (30-31°C, 15-19 rainy days); November is drier and pleasant.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
The most comfortable season: 27-29°C, lows of 19-21°C and 8-9 rainy days. Busy around Christmas and New Year.
Events worth planning around
- Havana Carnival, usually in summer (July-August)
- International Jazz Plaza Festival, usually January
- International Festival of New Latin American Cinema, December
- Havana Biennial art exhibition, in some years (dates vary)
When to avoid
September and October carry the highest hurricane risk and heavy rain. Christmas and New Year are busiest and most expensive.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Havana?
November to April, the dry season, with highs of 27-31°C.
When is hurricane season in Cuba?
June to November, with the highest risk in September and October.
How hot is Havana in summer?
About 31-33°C by day with high humidity and frequent afternoon storms.