Havana, Cuba Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Havana
Havana has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 79°F (26°C) in January to around 90°F (32°C) in July, and the city records roughly 157 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: 52°F (11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (22 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows around 67°F (20°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 52°F (11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.3 inches (134 mm) of rain over 22 days, while March is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 67° | 9 | 1.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 73% |
| February | 82° | 68° | 7 | 1.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 72% |
| March | 84° | 69° | 6 | 0.9 in | 11.0 h/day | 68% |
| April | 87° | 72° | 8 | 1.4 in | 12.1 h/day | 68% |
| May | 88° | 74° | 16 | 3.6 in | 12.0 h/day | 72% |
| June | 89° | 76° | 22 | 5.3 in | 11.3 h/day | 78% |
| July | 90° | 77° | 18 | 3.2 in | 12.3 h/day | 75% |
| August | 91° | 78° | 19 | 4.6 in | 11.7 h/day | 76% |
| September | 88° | 77° | 20 | 4.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 79% |
| October | 86° | 75° | 16 | 3.6 in | 10.1 h/day | 77% |
| November | 83° | 72° | 10 | 2.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 75% |
| December | 81° | 70° | 7 | 1.6 in | 9.6 h/day | 75% |
Havana month by month
Havana weather in January
January brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 9 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Havana.
Havana weather in February
February brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 7 wet days.
Havana weather in March
March brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 6 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Havana.
Havana weather in April
April brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 8 wet days.
Havana weather in May
May brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 16 wet days.
Havana weather in June
June brings highs around 89°F (31°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 22 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Havana.
Havana weather in July
July brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 18 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Havana.
Havana weather in August
August brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 19 wet days.
Havana weather in September
September brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 20 wet days.
Havana weather in October
October brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 16 wet days.
Havana weather in November
November brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 10 wet days.
Havana weather in December
December brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 7 wet days.
Seasons in Havana
March through May
March through May in Havana is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Havana brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 59 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Havana brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Havana brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Havana
The best time to visit Havana is generally November to February, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 81°F (27°C).
Pack for Havana with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 77°F (25°C).
Havana temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.