Climate of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Area-weighted average across Santiago de Cuba. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Santiago de Cuba, a subdivision of Cuba, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in January to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in August, with rainfall from 34 mm / 1.3 in to 214 mm / 8.4 in depending on the season (1349 mm / 53.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1°C71.8°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 22.1°C71.8°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 23.1°C73.6°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| April | 24.1°C75.4°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.9°C76.8°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.4°C79.5°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 24°C75.2°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.7°C72.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santiago de Cuba?
The best months to visit Santiago de Cuba, Cuba for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 26.4°C / 79.5°F, and the driest is December with about 34 mm / 1.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Santiago de Cuba?
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in January to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1349 mm / 53.1 in, with the wettest month being May (214 mm / 8.4 in) and the driest December (34 mm / 1.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Santiago de Cuba?
The hottest month in Santiago de Cuba is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Santiago de Cuba?
The coldest month in Santiago de Cuba is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
When does it rain most in Santiago de Cuba?
The wettest month in Santiago de Cuba is May, averaging about 214 mm / 8.4 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 34 mm / 1.3 in.