Climate Overview
Havana has a tropical climate with hot, humid summers around 32°C and mild 26–28°C winters. The wet season runs May–Oct (peaking 175mm in Jun) with hurricane risk Aug–Oct. Nov–Apr is the dry, reliable window — still warm, with lower humidity (68–75%) and near-daily sunshine over the Malecón.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.5° | 18° | 27mm | 76% |
| Feb | 28.4° | 19.5° | 56mm | 76% |
| Mar | 28.7° | 18° | 45mm | 71% |
| Apr | 29.7° | 20.4° | 36mm | 69% |
| May | 32.7° | 22.9° | 42mm | 70% |
| Jun | 32.1° | 23.5° | 138mm | 74% |
| Jul | 32.9° | 24.1° | 59mm | 74% |
| Aug | 33° | 24° | 149mm | 76% |
| Sep | 31.3° | 23.7° | 196mm | 83% |
| Oct | 30° | 22.8° | 102mm | 79% |
| Nov | 28° | 20.2° | 23mm | 74% |
| Dec | 27.5° | 19.5° | 78mm | 77% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Cuba's flagship jazz festival fills Teatro Nacional and Fábrica de Arte Cubano in mid-January; dry 26°C highs and 74% humidity make venue-hopping around Vedado comfortable.
Late-February week brings tobacco buyers to PABEXPO; pair it with the driest stretch of the year (30–33 mm rainfall) walking the Prado and Plaza Vieja.
Comparsas and conga troupes parade along the Malecón on weekends; expect 32°C heat and afternoon thunderstorms (149 mm monthly) — evenings are the sweet spot.
Two-week Latin American film festival across Cine Yara, Chaplin and La Rampa; 27°C days and only 64 mm of rain make queue-hopping between screenings easy.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Wettest stretch of the year: June 175 mm, August–September 147–149 mm with humidity up to 80%. Flights and ferries cancel around named storms — book flexible fares.
Dry 26–29°C days draw Canadian and European charter traffic; casas particulares in Habana Vieja fill 2–3 months out and taxi fares from José Martí spike.
Cuba's largest trade fair at EXPOCUBA books out business hotels in Miramar for a week; casual travelers should avoid Vedado/Miramar lodging that week.
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Havana, Cuba