Best Time to Visit Havana, Havana, Cuba
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Havana.
Havana does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 28.2°C / 82.8°F) and driest (March, 50 mm / 2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.6°C / 72.7°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in August, with rainfall from 50 mm / 2 in (March) to 196 mm / 7.7 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Havana, Havana, Cuba's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Havana'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| April | 25.1°C77.2°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
No month at Havana matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Havana?
Havana doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~50 mm / 2 in) and August (warmest, 28.2°C / 82.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Cuba's national average.
When is the rainy season in Havana?
The rainy season at Havana, Havana runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 112 mm / 4.4 in. The wettest single month is June (196 mm / 7.7 in).
What is the driest month in Havana?
The driest month in Havana is March, averaging about 50 mm / 2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Havana?
The least comfortable months for travel to Havana — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 196 mm / 7.7 in in June, and the coldest month averages 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
Is Havana climate different from Cuba overall?
Yes, usually. Our Havana 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 Havana specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.