Best time to visit Cuba
The best time to visit Cuba is January to March, when its 4 destinations average 89/100 for climate comfort — September is the weakest month, at 71/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Cuba destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cuba climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 26.8°C | 31 mm | Cayo Coco 88 |
| February | 89 | 28°C | 20 mm | Varadero 93 |
| March | 88 | 28.9°C | 24 mm | Varadero 93 |
| April | 85 | 30.2°C | 33 mm | Varadero 93 |
| May | 76 | 30.8°C | 117 mm | Varadero 84 |
| June | 73 | 31.5°C | 122 mm | Cayo Coco 85 |
| July | 76 | 32.5°C | 78 mm | Cayo Coco 84 |
| August | 73 | 32.5°C | 107 mm | Cayo Coco 83 |
| September | 71 | 31.6°C | 139 mm | Varadero 81 |
| October | 74 | 30.1°C | 120 mm | Varadero 83 |
| November | 82 | 28.6°C | 50 mm | Varadero 89 |
| December | 85 | 27.6°C | 31 mm | Varadero 89 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Cuba destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Cuba month by month
All 4 destinations in Cuba
Cuba — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Cuba?
- January to March. Across Cuba's 4 destinations, February averages 89/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 28°C and 20 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Cuba?
- September, averaging 71/100 — mean highs of 31.6°C and 139 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Cuba?
- July, with mean daily highs of 32.5°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Cuba?
- September, averaging 139 mm of rain.