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Best Time to Visit Cuba (Havana)

Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: US visitors cannot travel as tourists—you must qualify under one of the 12 OFAC categories (such as 'Support for the Cuban People') and keep records; bring all the cash you'll need in euros or USD, since US bank and credit cards do not work in Cuba.
Best months
Jan–Apr, Dec
Flights from the US
🟢 Non-stop options
Great for
couples · adult group · female solo traveler · multi-gen
Seasons at a glance
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilDecember MayJuneJulyNovember AugustSeptemberOctober

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Cuba (Havana) month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 68–79°F 7h Low (41mm) Peak Cool, dry and breezy—prime season for classic cars and the Malecon.
February 68–81°F 8h Low (35mm) Peak Warm sunny days and cool nights at the height of dry season.
March 69–82°F 8h Low (26mm) Peak Dry, sunny and vibrant with the city buzzing before the heat.
April 72–85°F 9h Low (35mm) Peak Hot, dry and lively—the last stretch of perfect dry-season weather.
May 75–87°F 8h Moderate (90mm) Shoulder Warmer and greener as the first afternoon rains arrive.
June 77–89°F 8h High (125mm) Shoulder Hot and humid with tropical downpours and thinning crowds.
July 78–90°F 9h Moderate (75mm) Shoulder Steamy summer days broken by short, dramatic showers.
August 78–90°F 8h Moderate (95mm) Off-Peak Hottest, most humid month with rising storm-season risk.
September 77–89°F 7h High (135mm) Off-Peak Wettest, quietest month at the peak of hurricane season.
October 76–86°F 7h Moderate (100mm) Off-Peak Rainy but cultural—ballet season lifts the city's spirits.
November 72–83°F 7h Low (47mm) Shoulder Cooler, drier weather returns for pleasant strolls and festivals.
December 70–81°F 7h Low (36mm) Peak Cool, dry and festive as the city celebrates the holidays.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Cuba (Havana), month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryPeak68–79°F
  • Ride a classic convertible along the Malecon
  • Wander Old Havana's colonial plazas
  • Catch the Havana International Jazz Festival
  • Tour the Partagas cigar factory
  • Sip mojitos at the Hotel Nacional at sunset
FebruaryPeak68–81°F
  • Explore Habana Vieja's cobbled squares
  • Catch rumba at the Callejon de Hamel
  • Take a classic-car tour to Plaza de la Revolucion
  • Spend an art night at Fabrica de Arte Cubano
  • Escape to the sands of Playas del Este
MarchPeak69–82°F
  • Stroll the Malecon at golden hour
  • Tour the Museo de la Revolucion and El Capitolio
  • Hear live son and salsa in Old Havana
  • Visit Hemingway's Finca Vigia
  • See the mosaics of Fusterlandia
AprilPeak72–85°F
  • Take an Old Havana walking tour
  • Cruise the coast in a classic convertible
  • See the cabaret spectacle at the Tropicana
  • Day-trip to the beaches of Playas del Este
  • Enjoy sunset drinks on a Vedado rooftop
MayShoulder75–87°F
  • Enjoy quieter mornings in Plaza Vieja
  • Take Malecon strolls with live street music
  • Tour galleries at Fabrica de Arte Cubano
  • Sample cigars and rum in Old Havana
  • Explore the mosaic art of Fusterlandia
JuneShoulder77–89°F
  • Beat the crowds in Habana Vieja
  • Ride a classic car along the Malecon
  • Catch rumba Sundays at Callejon de Hamel
  • Visit the Museo de la Revolucion
  • Cool off at Playas del Este
JulyShoulder78–90°F
  • Explore Old Havana early before the heat
  • Dance salsa in Vedado's clubs at night
  • Tour Hemingway's Finca Vigia
  • Watch the sunset over the Malecon
  • Join the nightlife at Fabrica de Arte Cubano
AugustOff-Peak78–90°F
  • Escape to the beaches of Playas del Este
  • Plaza-hop through shady Old Havana
  • Take a classic-car sunset cruise
  • Sample Cuban rum and cigars
  • Catch live music in Plaza Vieja
SeptemberOff-Peak77–89°F
  • Wander a low-season, quiet Habana Vieja
  • Take Malecon walks between the showers
  • Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
  • See the mosaics of Fusterlandia
  • Enjoy rooftop mojitos in Vedado
OctoberOff-Peak76–86°F
  • Catch the International Ballet Festival of Havana
  • Explore Old Havana's museums
  • Take a classic-convertible city tour
  • Watch rumba at Callejon de Hamel
  • Spend an art night at Fabrica de Arte Cubano
NovemberShoulder72–83°F
  • Take cooler strolls along the Malecon
  • Dive into Havana's cultural festival season
  • Tour a cigar factory and a rum distillery
  • See Plaza de la Revolucion and El Capitolio
  • Day-trip to Hemingway's fishing village, Cojimar
DecemberPeak70–81°F
  • Spend festive nights in Old Havana
  • Ring in New Year's Eve on the Malecon
  • Take a classic-car tour of Vedado
  • See the Tropicana holiday cabaret
  • Enjoy a beach day at Playas del Este

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