Best Time to Visit Guantánamo, Guantánamo, Cuba
Guantánamo is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Guantánamo for sunny, dry weather is December–February — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in February to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in August, with rainfall from 31 mm / 1.2 in (December) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guantánamo, Guantánamo, Cuba's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Guantánamo's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4°C75.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.3°C75.7°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guantánamo?
The best time to visit Guantánamo for sunny, dry weather is January, February, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is December with about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guantánamo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Guantánamo?
The rainy season at Guantánamo, Guantánamo runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 90 mm / 3.5 in. The wettest single month is May (155 mm / 6.1 in).
What is the driest month in Guantánamo?
The driest month in Guantánamo is December, averaging about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.7°C / 76.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Guantánamo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Guantánamo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 155 mm / 6.1 in in May, and the coldest month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
Is Guantánamo climate different from Cuba overall?
Yes, usually. Our Guantánamo figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Cuba figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Guantánamo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.